salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,942
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,595
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$86,180
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$440,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,174
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$105
👥 People living there
322,326
195,300
Commute to work
31.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
20%
32.3%
Own their home
53.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
10.2%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Stockton for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Stockton | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $62,900 | $101,010 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,460 | $54,780 | +59% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $76,410 | $105,090 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,310 | $127,360 | +20% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $47,840 | $56,240 | +18% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,650 | $85,350 | +16% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,400 | $82,330 | -15% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $105,040 | $121,050 | +15% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Stockton or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Stockton and Vancouver cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Stockton?
About $60,190 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Stockton or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $86,180 in Stockton and $87,723 in Vancouver, 2% more in Vancouver.