What is a pro or con of living in Atlantic City, New Jerseycompared to Portland, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Atlantic City.

What salary do I need to live in Atlantic City, New Jersey copmared to Portland, Maine?

A salary of $75,000 in Portland, Maine could decrease to $56,032 in Atlantic City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. ATLANTIC CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Maine vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 25.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,032 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs. Atlantic City, NJ

Compared to Portland, Atlantic City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

73.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

24.9% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Maine vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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