Market Comparison Tool
How does Dayton stack up?
Compare Dayton to other metros across cost of living, housing, commute times, job market, and more. Select up to 3 cities to compare.
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Cost of Living Index
(100 = national avg)Dayton, OH82★
Columbus, OH96
Nashville, TN105
Median Home Price
Dayton, OH$185,000★
Columbus, OH$295,000
Nashville, TN$420,000
Avg Monthly Rent (2BR)
Dayton, OH$875/mo★
Columbus, OH$1,400/mo
Nashville, TN$1,800/mo
Avg Commute Time
Dayton, OH20 min★
Columbus, OH24 min
Nashville, TN28 min
Unemployment Rate
Dayton, OH3.2%
Columbus, OH3.5%
Nashville, TN3%★
Median Household Income
Dayton, OH$56,000
Columbus, OH$62,000
Nashville, TN$65,000★
College Degree Rate
(% of adults 25+)Dayton, OH28%
Columbus, OH36%
Nashville, TN38%★
The bottom line.
Dayton consistently ranks at or near the top in affordability metrics — housing, rent, cost of living — while maintaining competitive employment rates and incomes. When you factor in the cost of living difference, a $75k salary in Dayton has the purchasing power of $100k+ in most major metros.
vs. Columbus, OH
Save $110,000 on a home
vs. Nashville, TN
Save $235,000 on a home