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

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Atlantic City.

What salary do I need to live in Atlantic City, New Jersey copmared to Salem, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Salem, Massachusetts could decrease to $33,440 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.

SALEM vs. ATLANTIC CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, Massachusetts vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 33.1% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,440 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Salem, Massachusetts

Salem, MA vs. Atlantic City, NJ

Compared to Salem, Atlantic City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

7.4% lower

Health

5.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Salem, Massachusetts vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salem, MA vs. Atlantic City, NJ

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