Austin, Texas vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 241.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $256,414 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in Stanford
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Austin, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  241.9% 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
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  689.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher