Dayton, VA vs Woodstock, VA

Woodstock is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 90 compared to 84 for Woodstock, 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 $958/month compared to $941/month in Woodstock — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Woodstock is more affordable at $248,300 median vs $338,000.

Median household income in Dayton is $87,763 compared to $61,364 in Woodstock (+43%). 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 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Woodstock.