Dayton, MN vs Greenfield, MN

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 119 compared to 112 for Greenfield, 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 $1,353/month compared to $1,083/month in Greenfield — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenfield has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($510,600 vs $524,300).

Median household income in Dayton is $137,383 compared to $147,184 in Greenfield (-6.7%). Greenfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dayton spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.8% in Greenfield.