Dayton, TN vs Pikeville, TN

Pikeville is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 69 compared to 62 for Pikeville, 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 $807/month compared to $575/month in Pikeville — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pikeville has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($152,200 vs $155,500).

Median household income in Dayton is $56,692 compared to $32,917 in Pikeville (+72.2%). 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 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Pikeville.