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Cost & Benefits

New York vs Union City

Simple answer

You'd likely save $284 a month in Union City.

Typical rent is $1,821 in New York and $1,537 in Union City. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

New York

New York

Typical rent
$1,821
Typical pay
$80,483 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,971
Price index
112.6 (metro)

Union City

New Jersey

Typical rent
$1,537
Typical pay
$64,310 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,792
Price index
112.6 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.