Compare Cities
Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Dayton
Ohio
Wins
8/12
Median Home
$168k
Jobs
+1.6%
City B
Peoria
Illinois
Wins
4/12
Median Home
$155k
Jobs
+1.2%
Home price
-8%
Peoria vs Dayton
Job growth
-0.4pp
Peoria vs Dayton
Schools
-0.2
Peoria vs Dayton
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Detailed comparison
Dayton Peoria
Costs
1–2Dayton
$168k
Median Home Price
$155k Win
PeoriaDayton
$950/mo
Median Rent
$900/mo Win
PeoriaDayton
Win76
Cost Index
78
PeoriaQuality of Life
3–2Dayton
Win6.2/10
Schools
6/10
PeoriaDayton
5.4/10
Safety
5.5/10 Win
PeoriaDayton
Win48
Walk Score
46
PeoriaDayton
46
Bike Score
48 Win
PeoriaDayton
Win30
Transit Score
28
PeoriaOpportunity
2–0Dayton
Win1.6%
Job Growth
1.2%
PeoriaDayton
Win6.5/10
Nabelly Score
6.3/10
PeoriaDemographics
2–0Dayton
Win137,644
Population
111,388
PeoriaDayton
Win56
Area (sq mi)
49
PeoriaLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Dayton, OH wins 8 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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