Englewood, NJ vs Union City, NJ

Union City is moderately more affordable than Englewood, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Englewood scores 139 compared to 121 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Englewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,925/month compared to $1,489/month in Union City — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $446,800 median vs $497,500.

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $65,369 in Union City (+55.1%). While Englewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.3% in Union City.