Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 55.2% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,624 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Union City
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Jacksonville, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher