Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Colorado Springs is 8% more affordable than Stockton. A $75,000 salary in Stockton is equivalent to $69,079 in Colorado Springs.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Stockton sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $400,000 in Stockton, a difference of $20,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,500 in Stockton.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Stockton scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Stockton (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $54,658 in Stockton. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Colorado Springs.
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