Union City, New Jersey vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 15.5% cheaper than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,345 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Union City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower