Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 104.8% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $102,429 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Foster City
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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