Emerald Lake Hills, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 25.9% cheaper than Emerald Lake Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $37,033 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Lake Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is cheaper than Emerald Lake Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Foster City
than in Emerald Lake Hills, California
Emerald Lake Hills, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Emerald Lake Hills, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% lower
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher