salaryBrownsville is 22% 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
$1,204
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$204
👥 People living there
189,177
322,326
Commute to work
21.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
24.5%
20%
Own their home
61.7%
53.9%
Below poverty line
23.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $69,160 | +94% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $99,900 | +76% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $79,540 | +72% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $174,880 | +70% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $81,090 | $134,580 | +66% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $76,410 | +66% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,460 | +64% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $75,710 | +58% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $73,339 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Stockton?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $86,180 in Stockton, 35% more in Stockton.