Thousand Oaks, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 66.6% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $124,985 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Foster City
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher