Cleveland, Ohio vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 1.7% cheaper than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $49,170 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Cleveland, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
10% cheaper in Dayton
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Cleveland, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower