in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$70
more expensive each month than Austin
Dayton edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
17% cheaper than Austin(vs $1,583/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$333/mo more in state tax than Austin
vs 0% in Austin
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$70 less than Austin
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
68% cheaper than Austin
vs $433k in Austin
05metro size
808k
vs 2.5M in Austin
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Austin only manages 170 of those. Cold snaps are part of the year: 34 days below 20° here, 1 in Austin.
88% fewer events than Austin. The pace eases up.
·outdoorscore
62/100
11% higher than Austin
vs 56/100 in Austin
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
10% lower than Austin
vs 99/100 in Austin
·nonstops
16
62% fewer than Austin
vs 42 nonstops in Austin
