in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$119
under Lancaster, 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
13% cheaper than Lancaster(vs $1,517/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$77/mo more in state tax than Lancaster
vs 3.07% in Lancaster
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$119 more than Lancaster
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
64% cheaper than Lancaster
vs $384k in Lancaster
05metro size
808k
vs 559k in Lancaster
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Lancaster keeps to 158 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Lancaster.
·outdoorscore
62/100
2% lower than Lancaster
vs 63/100 in Lancaster
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
8% lower than Lancaster
vs 97/100 in Lancaster
·nonstops
16
1500% more than Lancaster
vs 1 nonstops in Lancaster
04 · see also
same energy as dayton, different zip code:
