Madison, Wisconsin vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 17.6% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,223 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Madison, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower