Dayton, Ohio vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 111.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $313,485 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
516% more expensive in Washington
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Dayton, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.8% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  999.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher