Elk Grove, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 102.7% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $101,354 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Foster City
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% higher
      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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher