Cost of Living Calculator - Makakilo, Hawaii vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 65.4% more expensive than Makakilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $124,016 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Makakilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Makakilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Foster City
than in Makakilo, Hawaii
Makakilo, HI vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Makakilo, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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