Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 5.7% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,129 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Atlantic City
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Erie, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower