Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Dayton vs Huntsville

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Dayton$4,842

Huntsville$4,799

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Dayton$1,273

Huntsville$1,225

Left after rent

Dayton$3,569

Huntsville$3,574

Thinking about moving from Dayton to Huntsville on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,842/mo in Dayton and $4,799/mo in Huntsville after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $3,569/mo in Dayton vs $3,574/mo in Huntsville. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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