Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeland, Florida vs Dayton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 44.4% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $285,900 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Dayton
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Dayton, NJ
Compared to Lakeland, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  79.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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