Houston, Texas vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 363.2% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $347,435 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
976% more expensive in Stanford
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Houston, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  363.2% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,471.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher