Dayton, Ohio vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 136.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,442 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
687% more expensive in Seattle
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Dayton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.0% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,311.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher