Zip 45402 (Dayton, OH) Cost of Living


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United States / Ohio / No Metro Area / Montgomery County / Dayton / Dayton (zip 45402)

Dayton cost of living score
79.8
Less expensive
20.2% lower
than the US average
3.5% lower
than the Ohio average
Dayton (zip 45402), Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% higher than the average for Ohio.

Zip 45402 (Dayton, OH)

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $89,300, which is 73.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.7% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. 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 (zip 45402), Ohio, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
The cost of living in 45402 Dayton, OH is below the national average. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for this area is 79 out of 100, with the national average being 100. Housing costs are very reasonable, with a median home value of just over $90,000 and monthly rent at about $800. Utilities costs tend to be slightly above the national average, while grocery prices are generally lower than most other parts of Ohio. Overall, living in 45402 Dayton is an affordable option for those looking for a city with great opportunities and amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonOhioUnited States
  79.882.7100.0
  92.596.1100
  90.388.7100.0
  17.561.6100.0
  $89,300$197,000$338,100
  106.9%100.0%100.0%
  80.383.9100.0
  106.789.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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