Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 415.6% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $257,809 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1011% more expensive in Stanford
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  415.6% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,342.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  82.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher