Dayton, KY Cost of Living


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Dayton cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
10.9% higher
than the Kentucky average
Dayton, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 10.9% lower than the average for Kentucky.

Dayton, KY

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $173,200, which is 48.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.9% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dayton costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.0% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Dayton?
To live comfortably in Dayton, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
Dayton, KY is known for its affordability and cost of living. The city offers a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the US. According to BestPlaces, Dayton has an overall cost of living index of 80.7, which is just 8% higher than the United States average. Groceries, housing, utilities and transportation are all relatively inexpensive in the city. Residents benefit from competitively priced goods and services whether they are renters or homeowners. As such, Dayton is an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live in Kentucky.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonKentuckyUnited States
  91.382.3100.0
  95.294.2100
  107.7102.2100.0
  47.256.9100.0
  $173,200$194,300$338,100
  90.4%92.9%100.0%
  92.589.1100.0
  91.977.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Dayton is not that bad of a place to live. not alot of crimes. Racisim has gone down a little bit since when i first moved here in 2000. things have gotten alot  More

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Over 17 years ago

i visit dayton ky and what happen to me shock the mess out of me i was suppose to met a lady whichis a different culture, which if your an interracial couple please  More

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