Iowa City, Iowa vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 18.5% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $32,615 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Dayton
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Iowa City, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower