Berkeley, California vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 16.3% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $41,838 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Union City
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher