Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 153.5% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $126,744 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Foster City
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.5% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  490.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher

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