Bloomington, Indiana vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 400.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $250,226 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
808% more expensive in Stanford
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  400.5% 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
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,367.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher