Seattle, Washington vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 163.6% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $131,824 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Stanford
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Seattle, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.6% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower