Home project costs in Atlantic City, NJ
Every project we cover, priced for the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Atlantic City sits 90th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 98.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 99.8 (64th). The metro has about 168,700 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 33 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 1 below, and 4 are level with it. Metal roof (+24%), roof replacement (+23%) and gutters (+16%) sit highest, and attic insulation (−1%), storm door (level) and front door (level) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Atlantic City, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 80°F and 44 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through November; for exterior installation, they are March through December.
What local trades earn in Atlantic City
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.00 | $26.50 | $35.67 | $22.66 | 1.17 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $29.46 | $36.65 | $59.01 | $28.78 | 1.27 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $27.08 | $30.87 | $37.58 | $30.67 | 1.01 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.13 | $30.80 | $38.75 | $27.41 | 1.12 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $27.97 | $31.59 | $45.62 | $30.38 | 1.04 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $24.77 | $37.50 | $47.96 | $26.65 | 1.41 |
Concrete & paving in Atlantic City
Across these 7 projects, Atlantic City averages +8% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at +11% and asphalt driveway lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Atlantic City | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Atlantic City | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $10,100 | +10% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Atlantic City | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Atlantic City | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
| Paver patio cost in Atlantic City | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,950 | +9% |
| Concrete patio cost in Atlantic City | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,300 | +7% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Atlantic City | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
Decks & outdoor in Atlantic City
Across these 2 projects, Atlantic City averages +2% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at +2% and wood deck lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Atlantic City | 300 sq ft | $7,650 – $15,400 | +2% |
| Composite deck cost in Atlantic City | 300 sq ft | $12,300 – $24,700 | +2% |
Building & additions in Atlantic City
The 2 jobs here average +5% versus the US in Atlantic City, from +5% (detached garage) to +6% (home addition).
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Atlantic City | 576 sq ft | $30,300 – $60,900 | +5% |
| Home addition cost in Atlantic City | 300 sq ft | $40,200 – $81,400 | +6% |
Doors & windows in Atlantic City
Across these 5 projects, Atlantic City averages +1% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at +3% and storm door lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Atlantic City | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
| Storm door cost in Atlantic City | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door cost in Atlantic City | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Atlantic City | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
| Patio door cost in Atlantic City | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
Fencing in Atlantic City
Across these 4 projects, Atlantic City averages +4% against national midpoints. Aluminum fence is highest at +7% and vinyl fence lowest at +2%.
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Atlantic City | 150 linear ft | $3,150 – $7,850 | +3% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Atlantic City | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,350 | +2% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Atlantic City | 150 linear ft | $1,600 – $6,550 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Atlantic City | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +7% |
Roofing & exterior in Atlantic City
Across these 5 projects, Atlantic City averages +14% against national midpoints. Metal roof is highest at +24% and attic insulation lowest at −1%.
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Atlantic City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,750 – $15,100 | +23% |
| Metal roof cost in Atlantic City | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $13,600 – $39,300 | +24% |
| Gutters cost in Atlantic City | 160 linear ft | $1,550 – $4,800 | +16% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Atlantic City | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,900 – $26,600 | +6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Atlantic City | 1,000 sq ft | $990 – $4,000 | −1% |
Kitchen & bath in Atlantic City
The 5 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Atlantic City, from level (kitchen cabinets) to +4% (kitchen backsplash).
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Atlantic City | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,000 | level |
| Shower pan cost in Atlantic City | 1 pan | $980 – $2,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Atlantic City | 120 sq ft | $18,700 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Atlantic City | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Atlantic City | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Atlantic City
The 5 jobs here average +8% versus the US in Atlantic City, from +1% (sod installation) to +15% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Atlantic City | 60 linear ft | $690 – $2,400 | +15% |
| Retaining wall cost in Atlantic City | 200 sq ft of wall face | $8,000 – $14,600 | +10% |
| Sod installation cost in Atlantic City | 1,500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,300 | +1% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Atlantic City | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,600 | +6% |
| Inground pool cost in Atlantic City | 450 sq ft | $39,800 – $124,500 | +10% |
Flooring & interior in Atlantic City
Across these 3 projects, Atlantic City averages +3% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at +5% and hardwood flooring lowest at +1%.
| Project | Size | Atlantic City range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Atlantic City | 500 sq ft | $5,550 – $12,600 | +1% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Atlantic City | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,150 | +2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Atlantic City | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,400 | +5% |
Atlantic City against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Atlantic City comes out +6% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Dover is the lowest at −5% (45 miles) and Vineland the highest at +13% (20 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | 98.9 | 99.8 | +6% | |
| Vineland, NJ | 20 miles | 96.0 | 99.8 | +13% |
| Dover, DE | 45 miles | 97.5 | 96.4 | −5% |
| Philadelphia, PA | 50 miles | 102.6 | 96.8 | +4% |
| Trenton, NJ | 70 miles | 103.2 | 99.8 | +12% |
| Lancaster, PA | 95 miles | 98.3 | 100.7 | level |
| Baltimore, MD | 95 miles | 104.5 | 102.4 | +1% |