What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Grass Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 232% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Grass Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Grass Valley, California should increase to $109,865 in Foster City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRASS VALLEY vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Grass Valley, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 119.7% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $109,865 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Foster City
than in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, CA vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Grass Valley, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

119.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

289.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% lower

Commute

89.8% higher

Health

2.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

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Grass Valley, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grass Valley, CA vs. Foster City, CA

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