Stanford, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 80.0% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $1,785,340 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in College Station
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Stanford, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% lower
      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
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower