Dayton, IA vs Ladora, IA

Ladora is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 57 compared to 53 for Ladora, 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 Dayton is $542/month compared to $492/month in Ladora — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ladora is more affordable at $81,900 median vs $106,900.

Median household income in Dayton is $67,396 compared to $61,250 in Ladora (+10%). 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 Dayton spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.6% in Ladora.