Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 62.9% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $146,620 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Union City
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Scranton, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  529.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher