Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Spokane is 14% more affordable than Stockton. A $75,000 salary in Stockton is equivalent to $64,474 in Spokane.
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. Spokane has a housing index of 94 while Stockton sits at 126 (national average = 100). The median home in Spokane costs $310,000 compared to $400,000 in Stockton, a difference of $90,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Spokane versus $1,500 in Stockton.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Spokane scores 99 while Stockton scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Spokane (102) are higher than Stockton (101). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Spokane is $48,834 compared to $54,658 in Stockton. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Spokane.
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