in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$208
lighter monthly cost than Roanoke
You'd feel the difference in Dayton. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Roanoke.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
4% cheaper than Roanoke(vs $1,382/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$147/mo less in state tax than Roanoke
vs 5.75% in Roanoke
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$208 more than Roanoke
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
53% cheaper than Roanoke
vs $296k in Roanoke
05metro size
808k
vs 314k in Roanoke
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Roanoke has the edge here, logging 179 pleasant days a year.
Comparable to Roanoke for events and concerts.
·outdoorscore
62/100
10% lower than Roanoke
vs 69/100 in Roanoke
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
5% lower than Roanoke
vs 94/100 in Roanoke
·nonstops
16
78% more than Roanoke
vs 9 nonstops in Roanoke
04 · see also
cities that play in dayton's register:
