Foster City, California vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 53.2% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $140,534 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Edison
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Foster City, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower