Washington, District of Columbia vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 23.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $191,899 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Stockton
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Washington, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower