Cost of Living Calculator - Marlborough, Massachusetts vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 127.3% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $170,471 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Foster City
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Marlborough, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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