in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$411
lighter monthly cost than Allentown
You'd feel the difference in Dayton. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Allentown.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
27% cheaper than Allentown(vs $1,809/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$77/mo more in state tax than Allentown
vs 3.07% in Allentown
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$411 more than Allentown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
61% cheaper than Allentown
vs $359k in Allentown
05metro size
808k
vs 874k in Allentown
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Allentown only logs 157 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Allentown. About 48% fewer events on a typical month.
·outdoorscore
62/100
15% lower than Allentown
vs 73/100 in Allentown
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
3% higher than Allentown
vs 86/100 in Allentown
·nonstops
16
78% more than Allentown
vs 9 nonstops in Allentown
04 · see also
neighbors of dayton on the map of tradeoffs:
