San Jose, California vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 40.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $50,881 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Union City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher