Aspen, Colorado vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 9.3% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,325 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Foster City
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Aspen, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  91.0% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower