Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Omaha is 21% more affordable than Stockton. A $75,000 salary in Stockton is equivalent to $59,211 in Omaha.
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. Omaha has a housing index of 76 while Stockton sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Omaha costs $230,000 compared to $400,000 in Stockton, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Omaha versus $1,500 in Stockton.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Omaha scores 97 while Stockton scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Omaha (96) are lower than Stockton (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Omaha is $59,612 compared to $54,658 in Stockton. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Omaha.
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