Dayton, NV vs Elko, NV

Elko is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 106 compared to 93 for Elko, 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 $1,279/month compared to $1,174/month in Elko — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elko is more affordable at $285,400 median vs $399,400.

Median household income in Dayton is $91,221 compared to $75,630 in Elko (+20.6%). 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 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Elko.

Climate-wise, Dayton is notably warmer with an average of 55°F compared to 47.8°F in Elko. Elko receives more rainfall at 10" per year compared to 7.4" in Dayton.