Salem, Oregon vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 18.4% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,208 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Salem, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher