in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$156
under Hickory, every month
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Dayton is everything that isn't rent.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
8% cheaper than Hickory(vs $1,434/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$43/mo less in state tax than Hickory
vs 4.5% in Hickory
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$156 more than Hickory
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
48% cheaper than Hickory
vs $268k in Hickory
05metro size
808k
vs 370k in Hickory
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Hickory has the edge here, logging 189 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 34 days below 20° here, 4 in Hickory.
On par with Hickory for events and shows.
·outdoorscore
62/100
3% lower than Hickory
vs 64/100 in Hickory
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
27% higher than Hickory
vs 70/100 in Hickory
·nonstops
16
0% fewer than Hickory
vs 0 nonstops in Hickory
04 · see also
if dayton appeals, also worth a look:
