Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Union City, New Jersey


The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 21.3% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,334 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Union City
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Union City, NJ
Compared to Somerville, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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