salaryRaleigh 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
$1,822
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$204
👥 People living there
481,031
322,326
Commute to work
23 min
31.7 min
College degree
54%
20%
Own their home
50.7%
53.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Stockton for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $79,540 | +74% in Stockton |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $97,400 | +62% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $84,830 | $134,580 | +59% in Stockton |
| Police Officer | $65,860 | $99,900 | +52% in Stockton |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $69,160 | +36% in Stockton |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $76,410 | +35% in Stockton |
| Lawyer | $131,920 | $174,880 | +33% in Stockton |
| Physician Assistant | $124,300 | $162,110 | +30% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $64,237 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Stockton?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $86,180 in Stockton, 7% more in Raleigh.