Dayton, TX vs Waller, TX

Waller is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 83 compared to 75 for Waller, 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 $1,022/month in Waller — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, Waller actually has lower median home values ($115,100 vs $211,900).

Median household income in Dayton is $61,307 compared to $37,163 in Waller (+65%). 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 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 33% in Waller. The Dayton ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.