in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
lighter monthly cost than Asheville
Not a fortune, but real money. Dayton runs cheaper than Asheville month over month.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$1,321/mo
24% cheaper than Asheville(vs $1,738/mo)
3.99%
$43/mo less in state tax than Asheville
vs 4.5% in Asheville
$6,680/mo
$460 more than Asheville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$139k
68% cheaper than Asheville
vs $430k in Asheville
808k
vs 417k in Asheville
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Asheville actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 34 days below 20° vs Asheville's 13.
60% fewer events than Asheville. The pace eases up.
62/100
6% lower than Asheville
vs 66/100 in Asheville
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
89/100
41% higher than Asheville
vs 63/100 in Asheville
16
100% more than Asheville
vs 8 nonstops in Asheville
04 · see also
same energy as dayton, different zip code:
