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
26%
Cost of Living Index 103 vs 82
26% higher than Dayton
Population 1,971
23%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 82
23% higher than Dayton
Population 686
19%
Cost of Living Index 98 vs 82
19% higher than Dayton
Population 508
17%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 82
17% higher than Dayton
Population 445
17%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 82
17% higher than Dayton
Population 1,925
16%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 82
16% higher than Dayton
Population 1,507
13%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 82
13% higher than Dayton
Population 443
12%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 82
12% higher than Dayton
Population 1,251
12%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 82
12% higher than Dayton
Population 3,600
11%
Cost of Living Index 91 vs 82
11% higher than Dayton
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