Lakewood, Washington vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 40.4% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,355 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Dayton
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Lakewood, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.8% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower