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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 80.1% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $90,072 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Washington
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Atlantic City, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% higher
      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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  582.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher