Torrance, California vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 47.6% more expensive than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $150,530 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Foster City
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Torrance, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher