Salisbury, Maryland vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 235.7% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $268,571 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
646% more expensive in Foster City
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Salisbury, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  235.7% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  905.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  87.2% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher