in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
below Oklahoma City's monthly cost
A near-tie on cost. What separates Dayton is the life around the numbers.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$1,321/mo
4% cheaper than Oklahoma City(vs $1,376/mo)
3.99%
$63/mo less in state tax than Oklahoma City
vs 4.75% in Oklahoma City
$6,680/mo
$118 more than Oklahoma City
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$139k
44% cheaper than Oklahoma City
vs $246k in Oklahoma City
808k
vs 1.5M in Oklahoma City
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Oklahoma City has the edge here, logging 191 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 34 days below 20° vs Oklahoma City's 9.
71% fewer events than Oklahoma City. The pace eases up.
62/100
38% higher than Oklahoma City
vs 45/100 in Oklahoma City
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
89/100
22% higher than Oklahoma City
vs 73/100 in Oklahoma City
16
20% fewer than Oklahoma City
vs 20 nonstops in Oklahoma City
04 · see also
if dayton appeals, also worth a look:
