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


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 36.9% more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $102,653 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Foster City
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Needham, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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