Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Stanford, California


The cost of living in Stanford, California is 170.4% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $202,812 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Stanford
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Stanford, CA
Compared to Somerville, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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