Burnettsville, IN vs Dayton, IN

Burnettsville is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Burnettsville scores 66 compared to 75 for Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnettsville is $833/month compared to $956/month in Dayton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burnettsville is more affordable at $103,500 median vs $169,500.

Median household income in Burnettsville is $68,500 compared to $74,417 in Dayton (-8%). The higher salaries in Dayton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnettsville spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Dayton.