Dayton, OH vs Elyria, OH

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Elyria, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 66 compared to 70 for Elyria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elyria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dayton is $866/month compared to $859/month in Elyria — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elyria has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($93,200 vs $142,800).

Median household income in Dayton is $43,454 compared to $53,204 in Elyria (-18.3%). While Elyria 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 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Elyria.

Climate-wise, Dayton is notably warmer with an average of 53.9°F compared to 50.2°F in Elyria. Dayton receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 36.7" in Elyria.