St. Louis, Missouri vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 14.0% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,779 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Dayton
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to St. Louis, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher