Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 213.3% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $219,333 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
708% more expensive in Foster City
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  213.3% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,692.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.2% higher

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