Houston, Texas vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 190.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $290,366 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
567% more expensive in Foster City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Houston, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.4% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  724.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher