Ontario, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 118.5% more expensive than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $109,259 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Foster City
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Ontario, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher