Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Jacksonville is 17% more affordable than Stockton. A $75,000 salary in Stockton is equivalent to $62,500 in Jacksonville.
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. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Stockton sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $400,000 in Stockton, a difference of $120,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $1,500 in Stockton.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Stockton scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Stockton (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $54,658 in Stockton. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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