Dayton, OH vs Savage, MN

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Dayton

76

#394 nationally

vs

Savage

75

#524 nationally

Savage leads in median household income ($123,069 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 22). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 119).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dayton, OH Savage, MN
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#394) 75 (#524)
Population 137,644 32,999
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $138,730 $432,260
Median Household Income $38,924 $123,069
Average Commute 21.8 min 27.2 min
Walk Score 40 22
Crime Level High 2.1
School Rating 4.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 78 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even R+8.5