Clifton, TN vs Dayton, TN

Clifton is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 64 compared to 69 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 Clifton is $713/month compared to $807/month in Dayton — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clifton is more affordable at $126,900 median vs $152,200.

Median household income in Clifton is $44,286 compared to $56,692 in Dayton (-21.9%). 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 Clifton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Dayton.