Dayton, NV vs Silver Springs, NV

Silver Springs is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 106 compared to 93 for Silver Springs, 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 $1,291/month in Silver Springs — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, Silver Springs actually has lower median home values ($238,100 vs $399,400).

Median household income in Dayton is $91,221 compared to $53,105 in Silver Springs (+71.8%). 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 29.2% in Silver Springs.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55°F vs 53.7°F). Dayton receives more rainfall at 7.4" per year compared to 4.9" in Silver Springs.