Monroe, Michigan vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 16.7% cheaper than Monroe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,604 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Monroe, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Dayton
than in Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, MI vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Monroe, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher