San Francisco, California vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 70.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,477 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Dayton
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to San Francisco, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower