Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 94.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $297,932 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Union City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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)
  232.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher