Irvine, California vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 28.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $78,172 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Union City
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Irvine, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher