Dayton, NJ vs Stirling, NJ

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Stirling, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 138 compared to 146 for Stirling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stirling 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 $1,710/month in Stirling — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stirling has cheaper rent, Dayton actually has lower median home values ($471,700 vs $671,800).

Median household income in Dayton is $141,308 compared to $158,043 in Stirling (-10.6%). While Stirling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dayton spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Stirling.