Dayton, OR vs Garden Home-Whitford, OR

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Garden Home-Whitford, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 125 compared to 141 for Garden Home-Whitford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garden Home-Whitford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dayton is $1,882/month compared to $1,803/month in Garden Home-Whitford — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Garden Home-Whitford has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($372,900 vs $602,800).

Median household income in Dayton is $79,556 compared to $93,345 in Garden Home-Whitford (-14.8%). While Garden Home-Whitford 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 28.4% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Garden Home-Whitford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.9°F vs 52.5°F). Dayton receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 35.9" in Garden Home-Whitford.