Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Dayton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 24.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,519 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Dayton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Dayton, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.2% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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