Cost of Living Calculator - Olympia, Washington vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 147.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,905 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Foster City
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Olympia, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.8% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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