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Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 12.0% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $87,991 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Foster City, San Francisco is:
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  12.0% lower
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  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
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  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
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  Personal
  0.4% lower
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