in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
the monthly premium over Lafayette
Dayton edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$1,321/mo
1% cheaper than Lafayette(vs $1,332/mo)
3.99%
$82/mo more in state tax than Lafayette
vs 3% in Lafayette
$6,680/mo
$71 less than Lafayette
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$139k
31% cheaper than Lafayette
vs $200k in Lafayette
808k
vs 414k in Lafayette
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Lafayette has the edge here, logging 211 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 34 days below 20° here, 0 in Lafayette.
2.8× the events of Lafayette, and the calendar shows it.
62/100
44% higher than Lafayette
vs 43/100 in Lafayette
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
89/100
5% higher than Lafayette
vs 85/100 in Lafayette
16
433% more than Lafayette
vs 3 nonstops in Lafayette
04 · see also
if dayton appeals, also worth a look:
