Columbus, Ohio vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 220.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $298,483 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
651% more expensive in Foster City
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Columbus, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.9% 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)
  869.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher