Columbus, Ohio vs. Dayton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Maine is 27.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,542 in Dayton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Maine is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Dayton
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Dayton, ME
Compared to Columbus, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% higher
      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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher