| | Foster City, CA | Fairfield, CA | United States |
| Overall | 250.0 | 134.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 117.4 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Health | 117.4 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 617.5 | 189.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,653,900 | $608,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,820.0% | 10,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 148.6 | 116.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 162.3 | 124.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Foster City 
4 Reviews
Built on lagoons, great climate, good schools, lots of soccer and other sports for kids, plenty of parking and More
A great city to raise a family, safe, great weather around the year, good schools and plenty of recreation. But only if you can afford the hight cost of More
Landlords are able to command and receive high rent due to the following attributes: safety, weather and cleanliness of Foster City. The lagoon, waterways and gardens More
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Reviews for Fairfield 
10 Reviews
I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We More
I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement More
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