in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$894
below New Haven's monthly cost
Dayton runs on a fraction of New Haven's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
37% cheaper than New Haven(vs $2,089/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$126/mo less in state tax than New Haven
vs 5.5% in New Haven
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$894 more than New Haven
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
67% cheaper than New Haven
vs $424k in New Haven
05metro size
808k
vs 568k in New Haven
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
New Haven only manages 155 of those.
A similar weekend lineup to New Haven.
·outdoorscore
62/100
7% lower than New Haven
vs 67/100 in New Haven
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
7% lower than New Haven
vs 96/100 in New Haven
·nonstops
16
1500% more than New Haven
vs 1 nonstops in New Haven
04 · see also
neighbors of dayton on the map of tradeoffs:
