Foster City, California vs. Auburn, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, California is 51.5% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $24,252 in Auburn, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Auburn
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Auburn, CA
Compared to Foster City, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower