Foster City, California vs. Scarsdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 26.2% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $162,402 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
33% cheaper in Scarsdale
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Foster City, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.2% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower