What is a pro or con of living in Foster City, Californiacompared to San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Foster City.

What salary do I need to live in Foster City, California copmared to San Francisco, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Francisco, California should increase to $56,824 in Foster City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN FRANCISCO vs. FOSTER CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 13.6% more expensive than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $56,824 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Foster City
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Foster City, CA

Compared to San Francisco, Foster City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

6.1% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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San Francisco, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Francisco, CA vs. Foster City, CA

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