Manhattan, New York vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 41.9% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,317 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Union City
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% lower