in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$542
below Madison's monthly cost
The gap is real. Dayton costs noticeably less than Madison, every month.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
21% cheaper than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$190/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$542 more than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
70% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
05metro size
808k
vs 694k in Madison
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Madison only logs 147 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Madison. About 65% fewer events on a typical month.
·outdoorscore
62/100
7% lower than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
1% higher than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
·nonstops
16
45% more than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
04 · see also
same energy as dayton, different zip code:
