Madison, Wisconsin vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 26.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $93,923 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Union City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Madison, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher