Union City, California vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 51.6% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $36,296 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Albany
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Union City, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower