Boston, Massachusetts vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 30.0% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,493 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Union City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Boston, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower