salarySpokane 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
$1,489
$1,942
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,351
$1,595
💵 Families earn per year
$75,564
$86,180
🔑 Buying a house
$363,500
$440,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
105.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,947
$3,174
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$204
👥 People living there
230,293
322,326
Commute to work
20.6 min
31.7 min
College degree
33.9%
20%
Own their home
58.8%
53.9%
Below poverty line
13.8%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Stockton for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Spokane | Stockton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $123,880 | $174,880 | +41% in Stockton |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $48,560 | $34,460 | -29% in Stockton |
| HVAC Technician | $62,840 | $75,710 | +20% in Stockton |
| Registered Nurse | $111,750 | $134,580 | +20% in Stockton |
| Civil Engineer | $100,510 | $116,990 | +16% in Stockton |
| Plumber | $72,800 | $62,900 | -14% in Stockton |
| Nurse Practitioner | $141,990 | $159,150 | +12% in Stockton |
| Operations Manager | $119,420 | $105,040 | -12% in Stockton |
Frequently asked questions
Is Spokane or Stockton cheaper to live in?
Spokane is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,489 a month there versus $1,942 in Stockton.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match $60,000 in Spokane?
About $62,836 a year gives the same standard of living in Stockton.
Where do people earn more, Spokane or Stockton?
The typical household earns $75,564 in Spokane and $86,180 in Stockton, 12% more in Stockton.