in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Indianapolis
On paper, Dayton and Indianapolis are twins. In practice they live very differently.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$1,321/mo
13% cheaper than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
3.99%
$82/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,680/mo
$108 more than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$139k
53% cheaper than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
808k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Indianapolis has the edge here, logging 174 pleasant days a year.
84% fewer events than Indianapolis. The pace eases up.
62/100
0% lower than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
89/100
10% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
16
54% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
04 · see also
same energy as dayton, different zip code:
