Nashville, Tennessee vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 31.0% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $26,206 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Dayton
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Nashville, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher