Cost of Living in Atlantic City, NJ
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
95.2
100 = national avg
-4.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,872
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,971
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing129.6
Food77.7
Transportation82.4
Healthcare82.1
Utilities92.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,537
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,867
per month
The overall cost of living index in Atlantic City is 95.2, which is 4.8% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 129.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,872 per year to cover basic expenses.