Union City, California vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 47.3% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $6,846 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Union City, Philadelphia 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower