What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Gurnee, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 457% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Gurnee, Illinois?

A salary of $100,000 in Gurnee, Illinois should increase to $284,702 in Foster City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GURNEE vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Gurnee, Illinois vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 184.7% more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $284,702 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Foster City
than in Gurnee, Illinois

Gurnee, IL vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Gurnee, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

184.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

545.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

67.2% higher

Health

21.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Gurnee, Illinois vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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