Dayton, WA Cost of Living


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Dayton cost of living score
80.2
Less expensive
19.8% lower
than the US average
34.2% lower
than the Washington average
Dayton, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.8% lower than the U.S. average and 34.2% lower than the average for Washington.

Dayton, WA

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $232,400, which is 31.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.5% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dayton costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Dayton?
To live comfortably in Dayton, Washington, a minimum annual income of $44,640 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
Dayton, WA is an affordable place to live with a cost of living index below the national average. According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of groceries, housing, and utilities in Dayton are all lower than the national average. The median home price in Dayton is $189,900 which is much lower than the state and national averages. Additionally, rental prices in Dayton are very reasonable as well with a median rent of $964 per month compared to the state median rent of $1,205 per month. Combined with low taxes and other expenses it can be quite affordable to live in Dayton.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonWashingtonUnited States
  80.2121.9100.0
  99101.1100
  88.488.8100.0
  61.2172.8100.0
  $232,400$534,700$338,100
  79.5%74.0%100.0%
  74.3113.6100.0
  104.1113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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