salaryStockton is 5% 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
$2,334
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$204
👥 People living there
214,169
322,326
Commute to work
33.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
21.4%
20%
Own their home
66.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Stockton for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Stockton is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,942 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $56,949 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Stockton?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $86,180 in Stockton, 29% more in Fontana.