Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 78.4% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $12,953 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Houston
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Stanford, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% lower
      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
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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