Excelsior, Minnesota vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 205.9% more expensive than Excelsior, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $2,080,443 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Excelsior, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Stanford
than in Excelsior, Minnesota
Excelsior, MN vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Excelsior, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  205.9% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  415.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower