Boston, Massachusetts vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 53.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,667 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Dayton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Boston, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
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  Personal
  20.0% lower
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