Foster City, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Foster City, California?
$26,400 / month
for a family, 388.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $316,800 for the year for a family.
$13,000 / month
for a single person, 172.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $156,000 for the year for a single person.

Foster City cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
Foster City, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 250, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 150.0% higher than the U.S. average and 66.8% lower than the average for California.

Foster City, CA

Housing costs in Foster City?
A typical home costs $1,653,900, which is 389.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 125.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Foster City costs $4,670 per month, which is 226.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 54.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Foster City?
To live comfortably in Foster City, California, a minimum annual income of $316,800 for a family, and $156,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Foster City?
Foster City, CA offers residents a high quality of life at an affordable cost. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, the city ranks well below the national average for most categories, including housing, transportation, and groceries. This makes living in Foster City very affordable for people on tight budgets. Renting a one bedroom apartment in the city centre can range from around $2,000 per month to over $3,000 depending on size and amenities. Transportation costs are low due to access to public transportation options like buses and light rail systems. Grocery prices are also relatively low compared to other cities in the area. Altogether, living in Foster City is quite affordable and provides an excellent quality of life for its residents.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFoster CityCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  117.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.3100.0
  617.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  98.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  162.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Foster City
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Over 17 years ago

Built on lagoons, great climate, good schools, lots of soccer and other sports for kids, plenty of parking and  More

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Over 18 years ago

A great city to raise a family, safe, great weather around the year, good schools and plenty of recreation. But only if you can afford the hight cost of  More

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Landlords are able to command and receive high rent due to the following attributes: safety, weather and cleanliness of Foster City. The lagoon, waterways and gardens  More

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