Moscow, Idaho vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 179.3% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $139,627 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Foster City
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Moscow, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.3% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  129.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher