Livingston, New Jersey vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 77.3% more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $354,604 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Foster City
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Livingston, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher