Champlin, MN vs Dayton, MN

Champlin is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Champlin scores 113 compared to 119 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 Champlin is $1,597/month compared to $1,353/month in Dayton — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, Champlin actually has lower median home values ($338,400 vs $510,600).

Median household income in Champlin is $115,719 compared to $137,383 in Dayton (-15.8%). While Dayton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Champlin spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Dayton.