Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 60.9% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $19,528 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Foster City, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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