What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Westlake Village, California?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Westlake Village, California?

A salary of $400,000 in Westlake Village, California should increase to $518,803 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.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Westlake Village, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 29.7% more expensive than Westlake Village, California.

You would need a salary of $518,803 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake Village, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Foster City
than in Westlake Village, California

Westlake Village, CA vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Westlake Village, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

4.9% lower

Health

32.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Westlake Village, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westlake Village, CA vs. Foster City, CA

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