Houston, Texas vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 108.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $198,356 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Union City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Houston, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.8% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  390.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher