in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$576
below Denver's monthly cost
You'd feel the difference in Dayton. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Denver.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
29% cheaper than Denver(vs $1,863/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$34/mo less in state tax than Denver
vs 4.4% in Denver
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$576 more than Denver
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
77% cheaper than Denver
vs $599k in Denver
05metro size
808k
vs 3.0M in Denver
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Denver actually gets more: 174 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Denver packs 32.4× more into a month.
·outdoorscore
62/100
27% lower than Denver
vs 85/100 in Denver
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
8% lower than Denver
vs 97/100 in Denver
·nonstops
16
91% fewer than Denver
vs 169 nonstops in Denver
04 · see also
if dayton appeals, also worth a look:
