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FOSTER CITY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Foster City, California vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 1.9% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $156,885 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
19% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Foster City, California

Foster City, CA vs Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Foster City, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

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1.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.7% lower

Commute

4.2% higher

Health

23.2% lower

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Childcare

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Personal

14.1% lower

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