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


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 43.5% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,592 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Foster City
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Redmond, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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