Los Angeles, California vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 27.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $51,129 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Union City
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Los Angeles, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher