Dothan, Alabama vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 10.7% cheaper than Dothan, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $116,118 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dothan, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Dothan, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Dayton
than in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, AL vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Dothan, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher