in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$43
the monthly cost of moving past Houston
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
18% cheaper than Houston(vs $1,610/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$333/mo more in state tax than Houston
vs 0% in Houston
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$43 less than Houston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
55% cheaper than Houston
vs $311k in Houston
05metro size
808k
vs 7.5M in Houston
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Houston keeps to 171 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 34 days below 20° vs Houston's 1.
Houston hosts 15.1× more events.
·outdoorscore
62/100
13% higher than Houston
vs 55/100 in Houston
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
16% higher than Houston
vs 77/100 in Houston
·nonstops
16
91% fewer than Houston
vs 176 nonstops in Houston
