Union City, New Jersey vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 9.7% more expensive than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,856 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Union City, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower