Montgomery, Alabama vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 49.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $171,979 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Stockton
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher