San Francisco, California vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 47.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $84,393 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Union City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to San Francisco, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower