What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 482% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $80,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $206,555 in Foster City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 158.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $206,555 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in Foster City
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Chicago, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

158.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

567.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

7.3% higher

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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