Dayton, WY vs Lovell, WY

Lovell is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 79 compared to 71 for Lovell, 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 $791/month compared to $690/month in Lovell — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lovell is more affordable at $211,500 median vs $282,700.

Median household income in Dayton is $78,750 compared to $61,620 in Lovell (+27.8%). 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 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Lovell.