Laurel, Delaware vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 12.6% cheaper than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $65,517 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Laurel, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher