Richmond, Virginia vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 13.0% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $26,098 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower