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Dayton, TX vs Highlands, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Highlands or is it cheaper to live in Dayton?
- Highlands is 6.6% more expensive than Dayton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Highlands or Dayton?
- Highlands housing costs are 12.9% less expensive than Dayton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dayton or is Health Care more affordable in Highlands.
- Health related expenses are 2.4% less in Highlands.
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.9100
 Food & Groceries95.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.1100
 Housing74.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$211,400$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock121.3100
 Miscellaneous77.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 18 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   More

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Reviews for Highlands    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Highlands, TX., since 1984. The location & traffic is good in relation to downtown Houston, Crosby, Baytown, Pasadena & even Beaumont &/or West Houston  More

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