Lansdale, Pennsylvania vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 142.4% more expensive than Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $727,185 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Lansdale, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Foster City
than in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Lansdale, PA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Lansdale, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.4% higher
      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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  553.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher