Madison, Wisconsin vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 336.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $174,517 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
690% more expensive in Stanford
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Madison, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  336.3% 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
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,034.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower