What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 703% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $70,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $184,867 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 164.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $184,867 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
703% more expensive in Foster City
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

164.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

897.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Foster City, CA

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