Stockton, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 11.4% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $72,637 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Stockton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower