Dayton, Ohio vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $86,436 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
11% more expensive in Cleveland
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Dayton, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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