Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 16.3% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $244,943 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Dayton
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Indianapolis, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher