Cost of Living in Dayton, OH

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01 · the verdict

the verdict

$230

less monthly outlay than Winston-Salem

You'd feel the difference in Dayton. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Winston-Salem.

landable, recorded on the dayton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$1,321/mo

12% cheaper than Winston-Salem(vs $1,508/mo)

02state income tax

3.99%

$43/mo less in state tax than Winston-Salem

vs 4.5% in Winston-Salem

03after rent

$6,680/mo

$230 more than Winston-Salem

gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.

04a house here

$139k

51% cheaper than Winston-Salem

vs $283k in Winston-Salem

05metro size

808k

vs 696k in Winston-Salem

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in dayton.

Winston-Salem has the edge here, logging 186 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 34 days below 20° vs Winston-Salem's 6.

·outdoorscore

62/100

15% higher than Winston-Salem

vs 54/100 in Winston-Salem

Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.

·walk score®

89/100

25% higher than Winston-Salem

vs 71/100 in Winston-Salem

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

0% fewer than Winston-Salem

vs 0 nonstops in Winston-Salem

04 · see also

if dayton appeals, also worth a look: