Dayton, Ohio vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 72.7% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $431,786 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Newark
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Dayton, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  92.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher