Cost of Living Calculator - Hayward, California vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 64.9% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $206,079 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Foster City
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Hayward, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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