Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, New Jersey vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 77.9% more expensive than Montgomery, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $133,403 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Montgomery, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Foster City
than in Montgomery, New Jersey
Montgomery, NJ vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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