Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 10.2% cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,330 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Dayton
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher