Stockton, California has an overall cost of living index of 98.1, which is 1.9 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, while the typical home is valued around $440,900. Households earn a median of $79,907 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 48. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,907
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,577
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$440,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.1
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,288
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,395
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,742
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,423
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.1
Goods
98.8
Rents / Housing
78.5
Services
154.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $128,720 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $94,080 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $76,700 |
| ⚡Electrician | $78,240 |
| 📊Accountant | $91,630 |
| 🔧Plumber | $86,330 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $167,890 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $104,210 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $128,840 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $91,000 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $140,220 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $56,130 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
322,326
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
48.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
50
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,334
Per month
Avg Home Value
$376,660
Census ACS
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.1%
What is the cost of living index for Stockton?
Stockton has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.1. The US national average is 100, so Stockton is 1.9 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Stockton?
The median gross rent in Stockton is $1,577 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Stockton?
The median household income in Stockton is $79,907 per year.
What is the median home value in Stockton?
The median home value in Stockton is $440,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Stockton?
Stockton has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Stockton?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
