Newton, Massachusetts vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 112.8% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $851,178 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Stanford
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Newton, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower