Dayton, TX vs Magnolia, TX

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Magnolia, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 83 compared to 94 for Magnolia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Magnolia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dayton is $1,002/month compared to $1,172/month in Magnolia — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dayton is more affordable at $211,900 median vs $285,200.

Median household income in Dayton is $61,307 compared to $70,516 in Magnolia (-13.1%). While Magnolia 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 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Magnolia.