Here's what it costs to live in Atlantic City, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, while the typical home is valued around $207,400. Households earn a median of $41,028 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$41,028
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,136
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$207,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,346
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,537
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,867
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,586
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,632
Latest estimate
Median Age
38 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,666
Per month
Avg Home Value
$657,033
Census ACS
January Avg
34°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.0%
What is the cost of living index for Atlantic City?
The cost of living index for Atlantic City is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Atlantic City?
The median gross rent in Atlantic City is $1,136 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Atlantic City?
The median household income in Atlantic City is $41,028 per year.
What is the median home value in Atlantic City?
The median home value in Atlantic City is $207,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Atlantic City?
Air quality data for Atlantic City is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Atlantic City?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
