Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Montgomery, New Jersey


The cost of living in Montgomery, New Jersey is 43.8% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $42,181 in Montgomery, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, New Jersey is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs Montgomery, NJ
Compared to Foster City, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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