Corsicana, TX vs Dayton, TX

Corsicana is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Corsicana scores 78 compared to 83 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 Corsicana is $1,038/month compared to $1,002/month in Dayton — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, Corsicana actually has lower median home values ($161,400 vs $211,900).

Median household income in Corsicana is $51,240 compared to $61,307 in Dayton (-16.4%). 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 Corsicana spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Dayton.