Dayton, Ohio vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 36.0% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,003 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Trenton
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Dayton, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher