Cost of Living Calculator - Northbrook, Illinois vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 107.4% more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,702 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Foster City
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Northbrook, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.4% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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