in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$338
less monthly outlay than Olympia
The gap is real. Dayton costs noticeably less than Olympia, every month.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
34% cheaper than Olympia(vs $1,991/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$333/mo more in state tax than Olympia
vs 0% in Olympia
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$338 more than Olympia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
74% cheaper than Olympia
vs $533k in Olympia
05metro size
808k
vs 299k in Olympia
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Olympia edges ahead with 182 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 34 days drop below 20° vs Olympia's 2.
·outdoorscore
62/100
22% lower than Olympia
vs 80/100 in Olympia
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
1% higher than Olympia
vs 88/100 in Olympia
·nonstops
16
82% fewer than Olympia
vs 90 nonstops in Olympia
04 · see also
if dayton appeals, also worth a look:
