Dayton, NJ vs Hillsborough, NJ

Hillsborough is moderately more affordable than Dayton, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 138 compared to 131 for Hillsborough, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dayton is $1,969/month compared to $1,898/month in Hillsborough — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsborough is more affordable at $411,400 median vs $471,700.

Median household income in Dayton is $141,308 compared to $142,275 in Hillsborough (-0.7%). Hillsborough offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dayton spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Hillsborough.