Foster City, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $78,442 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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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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