Median Home Price
$288,459.3
Median Rent
$1,477.92/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.3
Property Tax RateTIE
1.56%
Price Change (1Y)
+0.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$187,463
Median Home PriceBETTER
$195,315.28
Median RentBETTER
$1,243.56/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
13.1
Property Tax RateTIE
1.56%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+4.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$26,841
Key Differences
Home Prices
Columbus's median home price of $288,459.3 is higher than Dayton's $195,315.28 by 48%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Columbus costs $1,477.92/mo compared to $1,243.56/mo in Dayton—a difference of $234.36/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.