Alexandria, Virginia vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 97.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $148,236 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Foster City
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher