Dayton, TX vs The Homesteads, TX

The Homesteads is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 83 compared to 79 for The Homesteads, 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 $1,002/month compared to $1,107/month in The Homesteads — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, The Homesteads actually has lower median home values ($112,100 vs $211,900).

Median household income in Dayton is $61,307 compared to $64,037 in The Homesteads (-4.3%). The Homesteads offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dayton spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in The Homesteads.