Boston, Massachusetts vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 188.4% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $966,021 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Stanford
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Boston, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
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  Personal
  19.5% lower
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