Springfield, Illinois vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 5.7% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,586 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Dayton
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Springfield, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher