Union City, NJ vs West New York, NJ

Union City, NJ and West New York, NJ have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Union City scores 121 while West New York scores 122 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Union City is $1,489/month compared to $1,607/month in West New York — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Union City has cheaper rent, West New York actually has lower median home values ($410,200 vs $446,800).

Median household income in Union City is $65,369 compared to $67,139 in West New York (-2.6%). While West New York is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Union City spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, less than the 28.7% in West New York.