Atlantic City, NJ
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$75,868
across all roles
Cost Index
97
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,445/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Atlantic City?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.84× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 97 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $2,103/mo, Atlantic City is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
97
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,445
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$2,103
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$66,606
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.84×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Atlantic City
By gross annual salary
- $238,606
- $237,389
- $235,733
- $231,533
- $228,966
- $228,953
- $226,632
- $223,312
- $214,836
- $212,209
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $12,003/mo
- $11,929/mo
- $11,828/mo
- $11,573/mo
- $11,417/mo
- $11,416/mo
- $11,275/mo
- $11,073/mo
- $10,557/mo
- $10,397/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Atlantic City
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.