Folsom, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 86.9% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $168,174 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Foster City
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Folsom, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher