Surprise, Arizona vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 22.3% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,848 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Surprise, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher