2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Dayton, OH vs Statesboro, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Statesboro or is it cheaper to live in Dayton?
- Statesboro is 0.6% less expensive than Dayton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Statesboro or Dayton?
- Statesboro housing costs are 155.7% more expensive than Dayton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dayton or is Health Care more affordable in Statesboro.
- Health related expenses are 12.5% more in Statesboro.
 Dayton, OHStatesboro, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.3100
 Food & Groceries93.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.6100
 Housing21.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$224,100$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.8100
 Miscellaneous107.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Statesboro    5 Reviews

Many Christian denominations are represented in Statesboro including African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic.  More

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Whether all in Statesboro appreciate it or not, Georgia Southern University is a major economic engine and contributes to culture and recreational opportunities. So far  More

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Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is pretty low in Statesboro. If you are single you can make it work on just $20,000 a year. A married couple will need around $32,000 to $35,000 to   More

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