Jackson, Mississippi vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 57.3% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $70,801 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
391% more expensive in Union City
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Jackson, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher