Kansas City, Kansas vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 14.1% cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,935 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Dayton
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Kansas City, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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