Dayton Metro Area, TN Cost of Living


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Dayton cost of living score
78.2
Less expensive
21.8% lower
than the US average
13.0% lower
than the Tennessee average
Dayton Tennes Metro Area, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.8% lower than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Dayton Metro Area, TN

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $215,800, which is 36.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.2% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dayton costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Dayton?
To live comfortably in Dayton Tennes Metro Area, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $41,400 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
The cost of living in the Dayton, TN Metro Area is significantly lower than the national average. According to the most recent data, the cost of living index for Dayton is 78.2, while the national average index is at 100. This means that goods and services are more affordable in Dayton when compared to the rest of the nation. The median house value in this area is $215,800 which is much lower than the US average house value of $338,100. This makes housing particularly affordable for those who live in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonTennesseeUnited States
  78.289.9100.0
  94.395.4100
  99.5100.4100.0
  55.379.4100.0
  $215,800$277,400$338,100
  95.6%96.7%100.0%
  72.090.2100.0
  77.884.7100.0

   100=National Average

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