Dayton, IN vs Edwardsport, IN

Edwardsport is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 75 compared to 66 for Edwardsport, 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 $956/month compared to $950/month in Edwardsport — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwardsport is more affordable at $53,900 median vs $169,500.

Median household income in Dayton is $74,417 compared to $51,250 in Edwardsport (+45.2%). 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 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Edwardsport.