What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Atlantic City, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Atlantic City, New Jersey?

A salary of $40,000 in Atlantic City, New Jersey should increase to $50,239 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATLANTIC CITY vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 25.6% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,239 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Atlantic City, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

48.7% higher

Health

9.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Atlantic City, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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