Foster City, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 37.4% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $68,904 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Foster City, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher