Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 32.3% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $28,440 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Dayton
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Philadelphia, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower