Union City, California vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 21.1% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $63,109 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Richmond
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Union City, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower