Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 34.3% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $95,383 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Union City
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Bethlehem, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher