Alamo, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 18.0% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $40,984 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Foster City
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Alamo, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher