South San Francisco, California vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 8.2% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $82,586 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Union City
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Union City, CA
Compared to South San Francisco, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower