in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$255
lighter monthly cost than Reno
Dayton gives you room Reno doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
31% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$333/mo more in state tax than Reno
vs 0% in Reno
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$255 more than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
76% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
05metro size
808k
vs 565k in Reno
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Reno actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Reno. About 86% fewer events on a typical month.
·outdoorscore
62/100
13% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
6% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
·nonstops
16
23% more than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
04 · see also
cities that play in dayton's register:

