Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 127.3% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $34,094 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Foster City
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.3% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher