Union City, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 67.1% more expensive than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $138,656 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in San Jose
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Union City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower