Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 197.2% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $222,910 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
491% more expensive in Foster City
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Dover, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  785.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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