Westford, Massachusetts vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 93.0% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,486 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Foster City
than in Westford, Massachusetts
Westford, MA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Westford, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower