Tucson, Arizona vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 362.3% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $180,288 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
779% more expensive in Stanford
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Tucson, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  362.3% 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
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,467.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher