Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 20.6% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $23,832 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Dayton
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Grand Rapids, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher