Cost of Living in Atlantic County, NJ

Modeled annual cost: $53,135.

Median family income: $94,662.

Affordability Snapshot

NJ County Median

$59,331

State Rank

20thMost expensive counties in NJ out of 21See New Jersey county rankings

Median Income

$94,662

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Atlantic County, NJ.

$14,880 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$53,135

Per year

  • Housing:$14,880
  • Transport:$12,616
  • Taxes:$9,648
  • Other Costs:$5,992
  • Healthcare:$5,580
  • Food:$4,419
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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Cost of Living in Atlantic County, NJ (2026)