salaryMadison is 8% 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
$1,723
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$204
👥 People living there
278,001
322,326
Commute to work
19.4 min
31.7 min
College degree
59.9%
20%
Own their home
46%
53.9%
Below poverty line
16.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
2.7%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Stockton for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $97,400 | +53% in Stockton |
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $79,540 | +41% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $124,130 | $174,880 | +41% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $134,580 | +33% in Stockton |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $62,900 | -26% in Stockton |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $125,130 | +25% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $80,580 | $99,900 | +24% in Stockton |
| Physician Assistant | $133,950 | $162,110 | +21% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Madison is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,723 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $64,812 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Stockton?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $86,180 in Stockton, 2% more in Stockton.