Providence, Rhode Island vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 22.7% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $32,481 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Providence, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower