Foster City, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 41.7% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $50,700 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Arlington
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Foster City, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower