salaryStockton is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,942
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,595
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$86,180
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$440,900
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,174
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$148
👥 People living there
322,326
222,758
Commute to work
31.7 min
28.8 min
College degree
20%
34.5%
Own their home
53.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Stockton for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Stockton | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,460 | $57,280 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $62,900 | $95,230 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $105,040 | $146,030 | +39% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,650 | $102,170 | +39% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $76,410 | $101,780 | +33% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $47,840 | $61,500 | +29% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $79,540 | $101,090 | +27% in Tacoma |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,310 | $133,690 | +26% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Stockton is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,942 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Stockton?
About $63,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Stockton or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $86,180 in Stockton and $92,626 in Tacoma, 7% more in Tacoma.