Dayton, NJ Cost of Living


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Dayton cost of living score
124.7
More expensive
24.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the New Jersey average
Dayton, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Dayton, NJ

Housing costs in Dayton?
A typical home costs $511,000, which is 51.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.3% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dayton costs $2,220 per month, which is 55.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.0% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Dayton?
To live comfortably in Dayton, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $97,920 for a family, and $70,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dayton?
Dayton, NJ has a cost of living that is slightly higher than the national average. Housing costs in Dayton are among the highest in the state, with an average listing price of about $400,000 for a single-family home. Groceries and health care expenses are also higher than average, though utilities are about on par with the rest of New Jersey. Overall, while Dayton is a great place to live, it does come with a price tag attached.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaytonNew JerseyUnited States
  124.7119.8100.0
  105.8105.8100
  98.896.9100.0
  141.7136.4100.0
  $511,000$432,100$338,100
  111.6%109.2%100.0%
  151.4127.7100.0
  122.6112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am a female living alone and have never felt unsafe here, even late at night. However, it's not a great place for singles - sometimes I think I'm the only one. I am  More

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