Dayton, OH vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 107). Dayton leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dayton, OH | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#394) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 137,644 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,730 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $38,924 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 9.1 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 78 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Dayton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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