salaryHouston is 7% 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
$1,533
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$204
👥 People living there
2,328,253
322,326
Commute to work
27.2 min
31.7 min
College degree
36.6%
20%
Own their home
42.1%
53.9%
Below poverty line
19.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $34,460 | +56% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $97,400 | +51% in Stockton |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $69,160 | +39% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $134,580 | +35% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $79,540 | +35% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $99,900 | +34% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $76,410 | +29% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | $75,710 | +28% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $63,930 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Stockton?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $86,180 in Stockton, 19% more in Stockton.