What is a pro or con of living in Atlantic City, New Jerseycompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Atlantic City.

What salary do I need to live in Atlantic City, New Jersey copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $55,511 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.

WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTIC CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 44.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $55,511 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Atlantic City, NJ

Compared to Washington, Atlantic City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

29.5% lower

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Atlantic City, NJ

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