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Atlantic City vs Princeton

Two New Jersey cities 70 miles apart, side by side.

Atlantic CityPrinceton
Population38,48630,451
Median household income$36,220$184,113
Median home value$189,600$1,040,400
Median rent$1,084/mo$2,448/mo
Median age37.827.5
Homeownership30%56%
Property tax (effective)2.96%0.96%
Sales tax6.625%6.625%
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Is Atlantic City or Princeton cheaper?

For housing, Atlantic City is cheaper: median home values are $189,600 in Atlantic City and $1,040,400 in Princeton; median rents are $1,084 and $2,448.

Which has higher incomes, Atlantic City or Princeton?

Princeton: median household income is $36,220 in Atlantic City and $184,113 in Princeton.

How far is Atlantic City from Princeton?

About 70 miles in a straight line.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.

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