Plano, Texas vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 154.2% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $508,341 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Foster City
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Plano, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.8% higher