What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to South Brunswick, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 178% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to South Brunswick, New Jersey?

A salary of $132,000 in South Brunswick, New Jersey should increase to $292,128 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.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

South Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 121.3% more expensive than South Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $292,128 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Brunswick, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than South Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Foster City
than in South Brunswick, New Jersey

South Brunswick, NJ vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to South Brunswick, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

121.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

280.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

0.5% lower

Health

18.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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South Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Brunswick, NJ vs. Foster City, CA

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