Foster City, California vs. University Place, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Place, Washington is 52.8% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $94,338 in University Place, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Place, Washington is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in University Place
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. University Place, WA
Compared to Foster City, University Place is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower