Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Baton Rouge, Louisiana


The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 66.9% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $24,802 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Foster City, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower

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