Bells, TN vs Dayton, TN

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Bells, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Bells scores 75 compared to 69 for Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bells is $1,014/month compared to $807/month in Dayton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dayton is more affordable at $152,200 median vs $164,000.

Median household income in Bells is $54,132 compared to $56,692 in Dayton (-4.5%). Dayton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bells spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Dayton.