Bellingham, Washington vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 4.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,232 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
84% more expensive in Union City
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Bellingham, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.8% higher
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower