Stamford, Connecticut vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 96.8% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $177,126 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Foster City
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Stamford, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  425.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower