Foster City, California vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 28.5% more expensive than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $64,245 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Orinda
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Foster City, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower