Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orlando, FL
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Orlando leads 13 of 22 categories
Orlando
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
307,738
Stockton
California
9
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.
Orlando, FL
Pros
27% less violent crime than Stockton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (5.2%)
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $49k less ($332,700 vs $382,000)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 58°F
Cons
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Stockton by $5,320/yr
Higher rents — median is $1,509/mo
Stockton, CA
Pros
Households earn $5,320 more per year on average
Rent averages $92/mo less ($1,417 vs $1,509)
Cons
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $382,000
Property crime (2639.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 5.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Orlando
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 101.1 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Orlando
Violent Crime
27% lower
835.8 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Orlando
Median Home Value
$49k less
$332,700 vs $382,000
Orlando
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
5.2% vs 7.7% unemployment
Stockton
Median Income
$5,320
$71,612 vs $66,292/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $382,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,509⚠ High | $1,417⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $66,292 | $71,612 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 220⚠ High ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 91.4% ✓ Higher | 77.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ORANGE | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 58.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 307,738 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% | 51.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 12.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando's cost of living index is 101.1 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Orlando is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Orlando leads 13 of 22 categories. Orlando wins 13 and Stockton wins 9. 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 Orlando to Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($332,700 vs $382,000 median home), income ($66,292 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orlando, FL and Stockton, CA are about 2,389 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.