As a mid-sized city, Dayton enables you to experience cosmopolitan living without all the headaches of larger cities. This good news becomes great news when combined with the low cost of living here in the Dayton area. But the great news gets even better There’s always something going on in Dayton, from professional and collegiate sports to arts and music to shopping and recreational activities. And where ever you are in Dayton, you’re always within a few minutes of great hiking, biking, and water sports areas. Dayton is also centrally located, within easy reach of several other large cities.