For most of us, living in these high end Dayton neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Ohio. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dayton for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 2,409
25%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 86
25% higher than Dayton
Population 1,971
22%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 86
22% higher than Dayton
Population 508
18%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 86
18% higher than Dayton
Population 445
18%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 86
18% higher than Dayton
Population 686
18%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 86
18% higher than Dayton
Population 1,925
15%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 86
15% higher than Dayton
Population 1,507
12%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 86
12% higher than Dayton
Population 443
12%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 86
12% higher than Dayton
Population 1,251
11%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 86
11% higher than Dayton
Population 3,600
11%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 86
11% higher than Dayton
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