Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 170.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $595,762 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Foster City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
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  170.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
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  Personal
  23.3% higher
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