Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Lake San Marcos, California


The cost of living in Lake San Marcos, California is 39.3% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $30,346 in Lake San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake San Marcos, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lake San Marcos
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs Lake San Marcos, CA
Compared to Foster City, Lake San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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