Oakland, California vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 34.5% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $32,748 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Stockton
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Oakland, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower