Elgin, Illinois vs. Dayton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 39.2% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,111 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Dayton
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Dayton, NJ
Compared to Elgin, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher