Dayton, MN vs New Brighton, MN

New Brighton is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 119 compared to 105 for New Brighton, 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 $1,327/month in New Brighton — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Brighton is more affordable at $345,900 median vs $510,600.

Median household income in Dayton is $137,383 compared to $87,272 in New Brighton (+57.4%). 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 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in New Brighton.