Rochester, Minnesota vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 115.6% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $215,568 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Union City
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Rochester, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.6% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher