Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Anaheim leads 12 of 19 categories
Anaheim
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Stockton
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,612
Violent Crime Index
302⚠ High
Population
320,030
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
48% less violent crime than Stockton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.4%)
Households earn $16,926 more per year on average
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 58°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Stockton, CA
Pros
Homes cost $332k less ($382,000 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $541/mo less ($1,417 vs $1,958)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Cons
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Anaheim by $16,926/yr
Property crime (2639.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 5.4%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$16,926
$88,538 vs $71,612/yr
Anaheim
Violent Crime
48% lower
596.2 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Anaheim
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.4% vs 7.7% unemployment
Stockton
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Stockton
Median Home Value
$332k less
$382,000 vs $713,600
Stockton
Summer Heat
7.9°F warmer
July avg high 94.7°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $382,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,417⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $71,612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 77.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 58.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 320,030 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 51.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 12.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Stockton is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Anaheim leads 12 of 19 categories. Anaheim wins 12 and Stockton wins 7. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anaheim to Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $382,000 median home), income ($88,538 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Stockton, CA are about 347 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.