Union City, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 19.2% more expensive than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $116,808 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Boston
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Union City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher