Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Nampa, ID
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Nampa leads 17 of 23 categories
Nampa
Idaho
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,346
Violent Crime Index
93 ✓ Safer
Population
102,598
Stockton
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,612 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
302⚠ High
Population
320,030 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Nampa, ID
Pros
69% less violent crime than Stockton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.7 pts lower (3.0%)
Homes cost $93k less ($289,400 vs $382,000)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Rent averages $216/mo less ($1,201 vs $1,417)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Stockton
Cons
Median income trails Stockton by $4,266/yr
Stockton, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 40°F
Households earn $4,266 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $382,000
Higher rents — median is $1,417/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Nampa
Key Differences at a Glance
Nampa
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Nampa
Violent Crime
69% lower
353.1 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Nampa
Median Home Value
$93k less
$289,400 vs $382,000
Nampa
Unemployment
4.7 pp lower
3.0% vs 7.7% unemployment
Stockton
Median Income
$4,266
$71,612 vs $67,346/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Nampa, ID | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $289,400 ✓ Lower | $382,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,201 ✓ Lower | $1,417⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,346 | $71,612 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.5 min ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.0% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 93 ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (84) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.4% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 87.7% ✓ Higher | 77.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 39.5°F | 58.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.3°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.0" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,598 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% ✓ Higher | 51.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nampa's cost of living index is 93.4 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Nampa is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Nampa leads 17 of 23 categories. Nampa wins 17 and Stockton wins 6. 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 Nampa to Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($289,400 vs $382,000 median home), income ($67,346 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Nampa, ID and Stockton, CA are about 460 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.