Cost of Living Calculator - Union City, New Jersey vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 18.4% cheaper than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,793 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Union City, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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