West Modesto, California vs. Dayton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 32.5% more expensive than West Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $198,805 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is more expensive than West Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Dayton
than in West Modesto, California
West Modesto, CA vs. Dayton, NJ
Compared to West Modesto, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher