Median rent is 11% lower in Ormond Beach ($1,332/mo vs $1,495/mo). Buying is cheaper in Ormond Beach, where the median home runs $320,300 versus $412,900. Households earn more in Stockton ($76,851 vs $67,482 a year). Taken together, Ormond Beach is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.8 against 98.9 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Stockton, CA.
City A
Ormond Beach, FL
City B
Stockton, CA
How much would you need to earn in Stockton, CA to maintain your standard of living from Ormond Beach, FL?
Equivalent salary in Stockton, CA
$75,090
You'd need $90 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
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Ormond Beach
Florida
Stockton
California
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Ormond Beach at $1,332/mo compared to $1,495/mo in Stockton (11% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Stockton: the median home is $412,900 versus $320,300 in Ormond Beach — 22% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while California tops out at 13.30% — giving Ormond Beach a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 7.25% in California; Ormond Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Ormond Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Stockton
Income tax: 13.30%
Sales tax: 7.25%
Air quality data is available for Stockton (avg AQI 48.0) but not yet for Ormond Beach.
Pick Stockton if you prioritize higher median household income ($76,851/yr).
Pick Ormond Beach if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,332/mo median).
Pick Ormond Beach if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Ormond Beach cheaper than Stockton?
Ormond Beach is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.8 versus 98.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Ormond Beach.
How much is rent in Ormond Beach vs Stockton?
Median rent is $1,332/mo in Ormond Beach, FL and $1,495/mo in Stockton, CA. Ormond Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 11%.
Which has higher salaries — Ormond Beach or Stockton?
Median household income is $67,482 in Ormond Beach, FL and $76,851 in Stockton, CA. Stockton, CA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Ormond Beach or Stockton?
Florida has no state income tax. California has a top rate of 13.30%.
What salary do I need in Stockton to match my Ormond Beach income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Ormond Beach, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,120 in Stockton, CA (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology