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FOSTER CITY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$78,443
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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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes 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
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
14.1% lower
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