salaryEl Paso is 17% 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
$1,246
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$204
👥 People living there
680,130
322,326
Commute to work
23.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
28.1%
20%
Own their home
60.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
6%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso 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 | El Paso | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $69,160 | +63% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $75,710 | +60% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $76,410 | +59% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $79,540 | +58% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,460 | +58% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $134,580 | +56% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $97,400 | +53% in Stockton |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $162,110 | +51% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Stockton cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $70,128 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Stockton?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $86,180 in Stockton, 25% more in Stockton.