Dayton, IA Cost of Living


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Dayton cost of living score
71.6
Less expensive
28.4% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Dayton, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Dayton, IA

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $105,800, which is 68.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dayton costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Dayton?
To live comfortably in Dayton, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
The cost of living in Dayton, IA is quite affordable. Property taxes are low and basic necessities such as food, utilities, and transportation are very reasonable. The median home value in Dayton is around $130,000, which is much lower than the national average. Additionally, groceries and other everyday items are considerably cheaper compared to national prices. With all these factors taken into consideration, it is easy to see why living in Dayton is an attractive option for many people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonIowaUnited States
  71.680.1100.0
  92.794.4100
  123.8108.2100.0
  26.855.4100.0
  $105,800$194,900$338,100
  102.0%98.5%100.0%
  70.971.4100.0
  91.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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