Home › NJ › Atlantic City, NJ Cost of living in Atlantic City, NJ Livability score 61 · cost-of-living index 98.9 (US = 100)
How Atlantic City compares Where Atlantic City falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 99 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 99 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $384k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $384k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $202 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $202 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 6.6% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 6.6% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 2.63% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 2.63% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 200 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 200 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 23.5 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 23.5 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 86° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 86° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 23° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 23° Map of Atlantic City Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 98.9 metro-area #136 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 97.8 metro-area #133 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.63 metro-area #134 of 200 Median household income $73,113 metro-area #89 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $38,183 metro-area #125 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 44.4 years metro-area #188 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 32.9% metro-area #104 of 200 Foreign-born residents 13.2% metro-area #50 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 71.2% metro-area #28 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 8.29% metro-area #193 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +0.5% metro-area #158 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $384,211 metro-area #127 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 5.3× metro-area #126 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +3.9% metro-area #33 of 200 Price per square foot $202 metro-area #119 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,900 sqft Median rent (monthly) $2,151 metro-area #168 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 1,434 Median days on market 25 metro-area #140 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 13.2% state #167 of 200 Combined sales tax 6.60% state #48 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 10.75% Capital gains tax 10.75% state #168 of 200 High earners 10.75% top rate on income over $1M Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 2.63% metro-area #198 of 200 Median property tax paid $6,683 metro-area #193 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 75.9 years metro-area #125 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $7,600 state #179 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 8.5% metro-area #101 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 67 metro-area #144 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $13,000 state #131 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $85 state #68 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 26 min metro-area #131 of 200 Commute by driving alone 73.4% metro-area #76 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 30.4% metro-area #89 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 23.5¢/kWh state #159 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $212 state #159 of 200 Gasoline $3.25/gal state #83 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $86 state #179 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $171 state #185 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $65 state #3 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,300 state #22 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $2,000 state #116 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes, flooding — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 92.5 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #124 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $900 state #152 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 35 metro-area #10 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 1,000 metro-area #78 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 96% state #4 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 4,900 metro-area #125 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 5 metro-area #19 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 0 metro-area #5 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 86°F metro-area #87 of 200 Avg winter low 23°F metro-area #128 of 200 Annual precipitation 44.1" metro-area #116 of 200 Annual snowfall 23.1" metro-area #127 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 55% metro-area #150 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 7a Frost window 04-10 → 11-01
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 200 state #7 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 1,300 state #8 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 5 state #165 of 200 Permit detail Very difficult; long timelines
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Salaries by occupation in Atlantic City Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Marketing Managers $159,050 Financial Managers $142,490 Lawyers $142,360 Human Resources Managers $136,380 Dentists $132,240 Pharmacists $129,880 Physician Assistants $126,520 Construction Managers $117,930 Software Developers $116,950 General & Operations Managers $115,830 Data Scientists $100,580 Physical Therapists $99,120 Dental Hygienists $94,860 Registered Nurses $92,410 Civil Engineers $91,890 Mechanical Engineers $90,650 Accountants & Auditors $83,680 Elementary School Teachers $79,780 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,550 Graphic Designers $66,990 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $63,530 Electricians $62,400 Carpenters $62,020 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $61,280 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220 Medical Assistants $42,080
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