Stanford, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 62.1% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $34,516 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Seattle
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Stanford, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher