Madison, New Jersey vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 20.2% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $79,789 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Union City
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Madison, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower