San Jose, California vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 7.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $92,744 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Union City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to San Jose, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher