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New York vs Atlantic City
New York and Atlantic City
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Atlantic City are close to the US rate in this release, 6.1 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at New York to Atlantic City
In 2022-2023, 1,167 households filed a move from New York to Atlantic City (about 1,831 people, average adjusted gross income $80,809). 829 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $3,018 in New York and $1,654 in Atlantic City. New York has a state tax on wages. Atlantic City has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Atlantic City is 93% of the national level for the same work, against 119% in New York.
Atlantic City averages 210 sunny days, with July highs around 86°F and January nights around 35°F. New York is 224 sunny days, 85°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Atlantic City and 38 in New York.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 1,167 households moved New York → Atlantic City (about 1,831 people, average AGI $80,809). 829 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between New York and Atlantic City changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 134 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,850–$3,450
- Container or pod
- $1,250–$2,300
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Atlantic City cheaper than New York after tax and rent?
Yes. Atlantic City leaves about $1,861 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $3,018 in New York and $1,654 in Atlantic City.
Does Atlantic City have state income tax?
Atlantic City is in New Jersey, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from New York to Atlantic City?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.