Des Moines, Iowa vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 9.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,172 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Dayton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher