Cost of Living Calculator - Dayton, New Jersey vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 32.2% cheaper than Dayton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,824 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Dayton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbus
than in Dayton, New Jersey
Dayton, NJ vs Columbus, OH
Compared to Dayton, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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