Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Atlantic City, New Jersey


The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 45.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,874 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Boston, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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