Dayton, Tennessee vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 7.6% more expensive than Dayton, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $80,710 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is more expensive than Dayton, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
103% more expensive in Pontiac
than in Dayton, Tennessee
Dayton, TN vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Dayton, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher