Dayton, OH vs Southlake, TX

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

Southlake

69.3

#1234 nationally

Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 15). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 163).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dayton, OH Southlake, TX
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#394) 69.3 (#1234)
Population 137,644 31,137
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $138,730 $1,321,458
Median Household Income $38,924 $250,001
Average Commute 21.8 min 26.1 min
Walk Score 40 15
Crime Level High 0.9
School Rating 4.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 78 163
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even R+5.1