Manhattan, New York vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 9.9% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,033 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Union City
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower