Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Provo is 9% more affordable than Stockton. A $75,000 salary in Stockton is equivalent to $68,421 in Provo.
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. Provo has a housing index of 112 while Stockton sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Provo costs $380,000 compared to $400,000 in Stockton, a difference of $20,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Provo versus $1,500 in Stockton.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Provo scores 98 while Stockton scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Provo (97) are lower than Stockton (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Provo is $51,048 compared to $54,658 in Stockton. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Provo.
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