Foster City, California vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 8.4% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $45,799 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Short Hills
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Foster City, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower