Dayton, Ohio vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 108.6% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $156,435 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Dayton, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,044.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  91.5% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher