Towson, Maryland vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 139.9% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $119,939 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Foster City
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Towson, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.9% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher