Seattle, Washington vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 65.3% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $190,045 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Foster City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Seattle, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher