Pasadena, California vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 61.7% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $49,747 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Dayton
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Pasadena, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower