Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 29.0% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $95,889 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Dayton
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Waukesha, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower