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
$3,027
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$204
👥 People living there
230,221
322,326
Commute to work
34.1 min
31.7 min
College degree
39.8%
20%
Own their home
71.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
7.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Stockton is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,942 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $56,949 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Stockton?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $86,180 in Stockton, 54% more in Santa Clarita.
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