Foster City, California vs. Malta, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malta, New York is 62.2% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $68,027 in Malta, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malta, New York is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Malta
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Malta, NY
Compared to Foster City, Malta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower