Dayton, IN Cost of Living


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Dayton cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
0.2% lower
than the Indiana average
Dayton, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.2% higher than the average for Indiana.

Dayton, IN

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $173,100, which is 48.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.9% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dayton costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Dayton?
To live comfortably in Dayton, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
Dayton, IN is an affordable place to live, with the cost of living being 8.1% lower than the national average. Despite its affordability, Dayton residents enjoy good quality of life due to the low crime rate and abundance of amenities. Housing expenses in the area are especially reasonable, with median home values coming in at about $68,400. Renting a one bedroom apartment averages around $576 per month while utilities cost about $117 per month on average. Healthcare costs also tend to be lower than other areas in the United States as well. With all these factors taken into consideration, Dayton is a great option for those seeking an affordable and comfortable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonIndianaUnited States
  83.583.7100.0
  93.892.9100
  92.094.4100.0
  55.963.8100.0
  $173,100$221,600$338,100
  104.1%97.2%100.0%
  71.385.4100.0
  100.7102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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