Dayton, Ohio vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 103.1% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $178,723 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
428% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Dayton, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  858.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  89.5% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher