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Compare Dayton, Soddy-Daisy, Athens and Cleveland

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Comparison of Dayton, Tennessee, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, Athens, Tennessee, Cleveland, Tennessee
City Grad fit Median rent Median income Bachelor's+ City unemployment 2025 population Growth Cost Safety check Commute Career sectors Source confidence
Dayton, Tennessee 68/100 $848 $49,719 22.6% 1.3% 7,819 +5.79% rent watch standard city check 24.4 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee 67/100 $1,047 $75,113 23.9% 6.0% 13,474 +3.08% rent-friendly standard city check 28.2 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Athens, Tennessee 71/100 $846 $53,929 23.2% 6.2% 15,263 +8.29% rent watch standard city check 23.3 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Cleveland, Tennessee 73/100 $1,034 $58,559 30.2% 6.0% 51,172 +7.03% rent watch standard city check 22.5 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high

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