Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs Dayton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 54.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $54,549 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Dayton
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Dayton, NJ
Compared to Sunnyvale, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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