Boston, Massachusetts vs. Dayton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 16.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,337 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Dayton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Dayton, NJ
Compared to Boston, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower