Cost of living comparison
compared to
Atlantic City vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Atlantic City is 26.4% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 17.9% more in Atlantic City
- Groceries
-
pay 24.2% more in Atlantic City
- Transportation
-
pay 16.6% more in Atlantic City
- Housing
-
pay 17.9% less in Atlantic City
- Childcare
-
pay 2.4 times more in Atlantic City
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 28.6% more in Atlantic City
- Clothing
-
pay 21.4% less in Atlantic City
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and transportation in Atlantic City are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing and housing are lower in Atlantic City. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Atlantic City instead of United States, you would:
pay 17.9% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$13.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.75
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.38
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of restaurants
pay 24.2% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$4.11
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$8.89
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.50
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$6.39
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$7.07
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.00
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.08
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$2.60
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$2.68
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.78
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of groceries
pay 16.6% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$3.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
$90.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$36,344.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$22.39
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of transportation
pay 17.9% less for housing
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$55.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,400.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,000.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$141.47
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of housing
pay 2.4 times more for childcare
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$3,154.10
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$57,250.00
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of childcare
pay 28.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$6.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$5.44
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$19.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$14.38
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 21.4% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Atlantic City
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$60.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$75.00
|
|
United States vs. Atlantic City - Cost of clothing
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