Richmond, California vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 26.8% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $63,382 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Union City
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Richmond, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher