Durham, North Carolina vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 14.3% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $25,723 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Durham, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher