Buffalo, New York vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 399.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $249,944 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1204% more expensive in Stanford
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  399.9% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,316.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher