What is a pro or con of living in Union City, Californiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 182% more expensive in Union City.

What salary do I need to live in Union City, California copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $120,000 in Union City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. UNION CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 100.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,000 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Union City
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Union City, CA

Compared to Charlotte, Union City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

297.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

29.0% higher

Health

22.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Union City, CA

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