Foster City, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 63.1% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $147,710 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Foster City, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower