Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 17.8% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $57,538 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Dayton
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Chattanooga, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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