Durham, North Carolina vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 353.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $385,682 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
587% more expensive in Stanford
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Durham, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  353.7% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,159.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher