in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$784
lighter monthly cost than Philadelphia
Not a fortune, but real money. Dayton runs cheaper than Philadelphia month over month.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
29% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$236/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$784 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
65% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
05metro size
808k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Philadelphia actually gets more: 173 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Philadelphia. About 92% fewer events on a typical month.
·outdoorscore
62/100
10% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
11% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
·nonstops
16
87% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
