Dayton, Ohio vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 8.7% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $152,208 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Dayton, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower