Washington, District of Columbia vs. Union City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, New Jersey is 14.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $42,729 in Union City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, New Jersey is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Union City
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Union City, NJ
Compared to Washington, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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