Foster City, California vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 54.2% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $37,983 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ontario
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Foster City, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower