salaryColorado Springs is 4% 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
$1,901
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$204
👥 People living there
487,887
322,326
Commute to work
22.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
42.7%
20%
Own their home
60.9%
53.9%
Below poverty line
9%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Stockton for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $174,880 | +64% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $97,400 | +59% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $134,580 | +40% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $76,410 | +29% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $79,540 | +26% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $34,460 | -25% in Stockton |
| Civil Engineer | $94,840 | $116,990 | +23% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $61,460 | $75,710 | +23% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $62,611 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Stockton?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $86,180 in Stockton, 6% more in Colorado Springs.
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