Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 226.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $502,994 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
645% more expensive in Foster City
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.6% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  968.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher