Dayton, OH vs Pomona, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Dayton

76

#394 nationally

vs

Pomona

59.7

#1945 nationally

Pomona leads in median household income ($73,515 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 145). Dayton leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 32.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dayton, OH Pomona, CA
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#394) 59.7 (#1945)
Population 137,644 145,502
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $138,730 $690,689
Median Household Income $38,924 $73,515
Average Commute 21.8 min 32.1 min
Walk Score 40 52
Crime Level High 19.6
School Rating 4.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 78 145
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even D+32.9