Great Falls, Virginia vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 101.3% more expensive than Great Falls, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $503,185 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Great Falls, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Stanford
than in Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls, VA vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower