Modesto, California vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 73.5% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $86,771 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Union City
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Modesto, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher