Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 14.2% cheaper than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $42,883 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Dayton
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher