Foster City, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 61.3% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $38,731 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Chicago
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Foster City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.3% lower
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