Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 59.6% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $191,572 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Foster City
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower