What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Tucson, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 445% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Tucson, Arizona?

A salary of $120,000 in Tucson, Arizona should increase to $347,712 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.

TUCSON vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Tucson, Arizona vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 189.8% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $347,712 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Foster City
than in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, AZ vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Tucson, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

189.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

722.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

53.8% higher

Health

37.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.5% higher

Cost of Food

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