Foster City, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 53.3% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $65,330 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Austin
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Foster City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower