State College, Pennsylvania vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 29.2% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,113 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Dayton
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to State College, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher