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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Foster City, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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Are people in Pleasanton older or younger than people in Foster City?
- The Median Age in Pleasanton is 1.5 years older than in Foster City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pleasanton or Foster City?
- Pleasanton housing costs are 11.6% less expensive than Foster City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pleasanton or Foster City?
- The average commute for residents of Pleasanton is 3.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Foster City.

Things to do in Foster City?
Foster City CA rests just south of San Francisco Bay full of outdoor fun like fishing & biking trails at Leo J Ryan Memorial Park combined with convenient access to notable Silicon Valley companies like Oracle.

Things to do in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton, California features stunning outdoor scenery such as Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park or sycamore groves at Arroyo Del Valle while also boasting plenty of shops and eateries along Main Street.

 Foster City, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,558329,725,481
 Median Income$173,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,653,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.1  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Foster City    4 Reviews
Jackie · San Mateo, CA
Great Family Town!
Over 17 years ago

Built on lagoons, great climate, good schools, lots of soccer and other sports for kids, plenty of parking and  More

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prashanth · San Mateo, CA
Foster City
Over 18 years ago

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

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Therese · San Mateo, CA
Expensive But Worth It If You Can Afford It
Over 19 years ago

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 Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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