Dayton, KY vs Shively, KY

Shively is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 78 compared to 70 for Shively, 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 $847/month in Shively — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shively is more affordable at $139,200 median vs $144,100.

Median household income in Dayton is $62,500 compared to $46,522 in Shively (+34.3%). 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 21.8% in Shively.