Columbus, Ohio vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 412.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $460,833 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1112% more expensive in Stanford
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Columbus, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  412.0% 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
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,748.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher