Dayton, KY vs Glasgow, KY

Glasgow is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 78 compared to 70 for Glasgow, 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 $1,086/month compared to $836/month in Glasgow — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glasgow has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($144,100 vs $147,700).

Median household income in Dayton is $62,500 compared to $42,417 in Glasgow (+47.3%). 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 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Glasgow.