What is a pro or con of living in Atlantic City, New Jerseycompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Atlantic City.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $56,935 in Atlantic City, New Jersey (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.

HARRISBURG vs. ATLANTIC CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 5.1% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,935 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Atlantic City, NJ

Compared to Harrisburg, Atlantic City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

59.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

8.0% higher

Health

14.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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