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Cost & Benefits

Cincinnati vs Dayton

Simple answer

You'd likely save $136 a month in Cincinnati.

Typical rent is $1,137 in Dayton and $1,001 in Cincinnati. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Cincinnati

Ohio

Typical rent
$1,001
Typical pay
$52,909 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,442
Price index
95.4 (metro)

Dayton

Kentucky

Typical rent
$1,137
Typical pay
$65,992 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,442
Price index
95.4 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.