salaryColumbus is 18% 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
$1,314
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$204
👥 People living there
203,711
322,326
Commute to work
20.9 min
31.7 min
College degree
30.5%
20%
Own their home
50.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
19%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $99,900 | +100% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $174,880 | +68% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,460 | +66% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $134,580 | +63% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $79,540 | +63% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $75,710 | +62% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $97,400 | +59% in Stockton |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $125,130 | +56% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,612 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Stockton?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $86,180 in Stockton, 27% more in Stockton.