Sunnyvale, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 1.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $128,517 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Foster City
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher