McAllen, Texas vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 9.8% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,114 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Dayton
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Mcallen, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher