salaryColumbus is 10% 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
$1,611
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$204
👥 People living there
914,802
322,326
Commute to work
21.5 min
31.7 min
College degree
38.2%
20%
Own their home
44.1%
53.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $134,580 | +60% in Stockton |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $125,130 | +29% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $79,540 | +29% in Stockton |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $159,150 | +28% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $174,880 | +27% in Stockton |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $77,830 | +26% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $97,400 | +25% in Stockton |
| Pharmacist | $133,960 | $162,440 | +21% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $66,046 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Stockton?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $86,180 in Stockton, 17% more in Stockton.