Colonial Heights, TN vs Dayton, TN

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Colonial Heights, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Colonial Heights scores 77 compared to 69 for Dayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colonial Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colonial Heights is $1,035/month compared to $807/month in Dayton — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dayton is more affordable at $152,200 median vs $193,200.

Median household income in Colonial Heights is $76,440 compared to $56,692 in Dayton (+34.8%). While Colonial Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colonial Heights spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Dayton.