Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Atlantic City is well-known for its resort-style atmosphere with its vibrant gambling scene and Jersey shore perks like the four-mile-long Atlantic City Boardwalk and the picturesque Atlantic Beach. Nicknamed the “Entertainment Capital of the Jersey Shore,” Atlantic City is overflowing with fun events, a lively art, cultural, and nightlife scene, as well as plenty of fitness and recreation options.
Cost of Living
Even though Atlantic City is a popular vacation destination, the city’s cost of living is just slightly over the national average when compared to the state’s overall cost of living, which is much higher than the national average. Housing in Atlantic City is the smallest percentage of its overall cost of living seeing as the bulk of housing inventory consists of reasonably priced attached homes. Transportation and groceries are the biggest expenses, exceeding both the national and state average.
Transportation
Many of the attractions in Atlantic City like the casinos, hotels, boardwalk, and beach are easily within walking distance. There is also The Atlantic City Jitney, a minibus that makes stops at various locations throughout the city. Although, having a car is ideal for traveling to surrounding areas like Cape May. As for public transportation, New Jersey Transit provides The Atlantic City Rail Line, which has a stop an hour away from Atlantic City in Philadelphia. There are also bus/motorcoach services available such as Greyhound that offer transportation to places like New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
Schools
Atlantic City is served by the Atlantic City School District. Totalling 10 schools, the district is comprised of nine elementary schools that serve grades PK-8th and one high school. While two schools possess an average rating, the rest of the schools in this district have a below-average rating.
Attractions
There is never a dull moment in Atlantic City. Major casinos like Caesars at Atlantic City, Hard Rock Atlantic City, and Ocean City offer numerous entertainment and recreation options from exciting game floors to luxury amenities. The Atlantic City Boardwalk is another major attraction that draws millions of tourists every year. The boardwalk is filled with four miles worth of retailers, restaurants, amusement park games, as well as two piers that feature carnival rides. Adjacent to the boardwalk is the Atlantic City Beach, which is perfect for boogie boarding or simply laying out under the sun. The city also contains charming locations like Absecon Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, in addition to other sites such as the Atlantic City Aquarium and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum.