Louisville, Kentucky vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 393.2% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $369,900 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1061% more expensive in Stanford
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Louisville, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  393.2% 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
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,711.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher