Seattle, Washington vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 57.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,016 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Dayton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Seattle, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.4% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower