Foster City, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 60.8% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $50,959 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Foster City, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower