Balch Springs, TX vs Dayton, TX

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Balch Springs, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Balch Springs scores 91 compared to 83 for Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Balch Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Balch Springs is $1,260/month compared to $1,002/month in Dayton — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, Balch Springs actually has lower median home values ($208,200 vs $211,900).

Median household income in Balch Springs is $70,528 compared to $61,307 in Dayton (+15%). While Balch Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Balch Springs spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Dayton.