What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to Quakertown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 354% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to Quakertown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania should increase to $125,248 in Foster City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

QUAKERTOWN vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Quakertown, Pennsylvania vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 150.5% more expensive than Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,248 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Quakertown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Foster City
than in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Quakertown, PA vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to Quakertown, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

150.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

599.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

26.1% higher

Health

18.9% higher

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Personal

11.6% higher

Cost of Food

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