Dallas, Texas vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 174.6% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $315,738 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Foster City
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Dallas, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.6% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  611.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher