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


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 218.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $238,538 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
522% more expensive in Foster City
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  218.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  583.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  116.9% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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