salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Stockton to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$204
👥 People living there
288,976
322,326
Commute to work
18.8 min
31.7 min
College degree
38.7%
20%
Own their home
63.9%
53.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $138,550 | +33% in Stockton |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $62,900 | -33% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $34,460 | +32% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $97,400 | +23% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $79,540 | +23% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $134,580 | +17% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $174,880 | +14% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $99,900 | -13% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Stockton cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $59,812 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Stockton?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $86,180 in Stockton, 29% more in Anchorage.