Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Stockton is 10% more affordable than Miami. A $75,000 salary in Miami is equivalent to $67,323 in Stockton.
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. Miami has a housing index of 172 while Stockton sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Miami costs $450,000 compared to $400,000 in Stockton, a difference of $50,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Miami versus $1,500 in Stockton.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Miami scores 108 while Stockton scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Miami (99) are lower than Stockton (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Miami is $44,268 compared to $54,658 in Stockton. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Stockton.
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