salaryAtlanta is 5% cheaperBased 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
$1,999
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$204
👥 People living there
505,268
322,326
Commute to work
26.5 min
31.7 min
College degree
59.2%
20%
Own their home
46.4%
53.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Stockton for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $34,460 | +87% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $79,540 | +68% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $99,900 | +64% in Stockton |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $162,110 | +45% in Stockton |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $69,160 | +36% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $134,580 | +34% in Stockton |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $116,990 | +33% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $76,410 | +30% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $63,017 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Stockton?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $86,180 in Stockton, 7% more in Atlanta.