Tools & Calculators

30 tools for home buying, neighborhoods, military PCS, and exploring Dayton. Built by a local Realtor, not a content mill.

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Finance & Buying

6 tools

Set a real budget before you fall in love with a house.

Mortgage Calculator

Monthly payment with Dayton-area taxes, insurance, and PMI built in.

$2,201/mo

$300k · 10% down · 6.75% · 30 yr

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BAH Calculator

Turn your rank and ZIP into realistic buying power.

Rank + ZIP

Uses current WPAFB-area BAH rates

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Closing Cost Estimator

Line-item estimate of what you'll actually pay at the table.

2 to 5%

Typical range of purchase price in Ohio

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Rent vs. Buy Calculator

Total cost of each path over time, side by side.

Break-even

Finds the year buying wins for your numbers

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Cost of Living Comparison

How Dayton prices compare to the city you're leaving.

Any city

Housing, groceries, utilities, transport

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Energy Bill Savings Finder

Upload your AES Ohio bill and see what every certified supplier would charge you.

Live rates

PUCO Apples to Apples marketplace, synced nightly

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Military & PCS

6 tools

Moving on orders? These handle the military-specific math.

VA Loan Assumption Guide

Take over a seller's low VA rate instead of financing new.

0.5%

Funding fee vs. 2.15 to 3.3% on a new VA loan

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DITY / PPM Calculator

Estimate your personally procured move incentive pay.

Weight × rate

Based on GCC estimate and move weight

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TLE Calculator

Temporary lodging expense limits for your window.

14 days

Max CONUS TLE coverage window

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PCS Timeline

Every milestone from orders to keys, sequenced.

90 days

Typical orders-to-move-in plan

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On-Base vs. Off-Base

The honest housing comparison for WPAFB families.

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First 30 Days

The checklist for your first month in Dayton.

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Neighborhoods

5 tools

Twelve districts, compared honestly. Schools, commutes, and price.

Compare Neighborhoods

Demographics, walkability, and amenities side by side.

Districts with full comparison data

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Neighborhood Finder

Eight questions match you to the right pocket of Dayton, scored on real data.

Areas ranked on schools, commute, and price

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School Guide

Districts and ratings across the metro.

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Commute Finder

Drive times to Wright-Patt and other major employers.

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Employer Map

Where the Dayton area actually works.

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Explore Dayton

9 tools

The city guide locals keep open. Food, parks, beer, and weekends.

Restaurants Guide

Iconic staples and the best of Dayton right now.

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Local Breweries

Dayton's craft beer scene, mapped.

Breweries covered

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Parks & Recreation

Trails, parks, and outdoor spots across the metro.

41+

Parks and trail systems

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Golf Courses

Public and private golf around Dayton.

Courses reviewed

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Things To Do

Museums, events, and entertainment worth your weekend.

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Nightlife Guide

Bars, clubs, and late-night spots across the metro.

Venues, Oregon District to Troy

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Fun and Games

Arcades, pickleball, escape rooms, and rainy-day activities.

Places to play across the metro

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Day Trips

Getaways within a tank of gas.

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Daily Dose NewsletterExternal

Daily Dayton news, events, and culture in your inbox.

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Relocation

4 tools

The logistics layer. Housing, movers, and the right lender.

Relo Package Guide

Get the most from a corporate or military relocation allowance.

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Temp Housing Guide

Extended-stay and short-term options while you search.

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Local Services

Vetted movers, utilities, and essential services.

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Preferred Lender

Connect with our trusted lending partner.

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