South Bound Brook, New Jersey vs. Union, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union, New Jersey is 12.7% more expensive than South Bound Brook, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,343 in Union, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bound Brook, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union, New Jersey is more expensive than South Bound Brook, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Union
than in South Bound Brook, New Jersey
South Bound Brook, NJ vs. Union, NJ
Compared to South Bound Brook, Union is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher