Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 39.4% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,723 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Stockton
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher