Los Angeles, California vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 59.6% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $74,651 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Dayton
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Los Angeles, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower