Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 38.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,194 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Union City
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher