Dayton, OH vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 21). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dayton, OH | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#394) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 137,644 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,730 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $38,924 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 21 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 78 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+22.2 |
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76 Score
Dayton, OH
Birthplace of Aviation
Median Home
$138,730
Population
137,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Midwest
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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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