Dallas, Texas vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 29.6% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,587 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Dayton
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Dallas, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower