Dayton, Ohio vs. Portsmouth, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Ohio is 8.6% cheaper than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,852 in Portsmouth, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Ohio is cheaper than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Portsmouth
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Portsmouth, OH
Compared to Dayton, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower