Dayton, Ohio vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 13.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,270 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Dayton, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower