Ridgefield, New Jersey vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 94.7% more expensive than Ridgefield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $97,367 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Ridgefield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Foster City
than in Ridgefield, New Jersey
Ridgefield, NJ vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Ridgefield, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher