Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Union City, California


The cost of living in Union City, California is 85.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,246 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Union City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Union City, CA
Compared to Chicago, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.7% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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