Austin, Texas vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 54.1% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,572 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Union City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Austin, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher