Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Rialto, CA
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Stockton leads 13 of 21 categories
Rialto
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,750 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
169⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
103,873
Stockton
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,612
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.
Rialto, CA
Pros
44% less violent crime than Stockton
Households earn $9,138 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 58°F
Cons
Violent crime (641.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (9.3% vs 7.7%)
Higher rents — median is $1,553/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $418,300
Stockton, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (7.7%)
Rent averages $136/mo less ($1,417 vs $1,553)
Homes cost $36k less ($382,000 vs $418,300)
More college-educated — 18.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2639.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Rialto by $9,138/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Rialto
Median Income
$9,138
$80,750 vs $71,612/yr
Rialto
Violent Crime
44% lower
641.7 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Stockton
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Stockton
Median Home Value
$36k less
$382,000 vs $418,300
Stockton
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
7.7% vs 9.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Rialto, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $418,300⚠ High | $382,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,553⚠ High | $1,417⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,750 ✓ Higher | $71,612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3%⚠ High | 7.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.3 min⚠ High | 32.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 114⚠ High ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (81) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 18.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.7% | 77.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Rialto Unified | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 58.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.1°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 103,873 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.2 | 33.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% ✓ Higher | 51.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.8% | 12.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rialto's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Stockton is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Stockton leads 13 of 21 categories. Rialto wins 8 and Stockton wins 13. 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 Rialto to Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($418,300 vs $382,000 median home), income ($80,750 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Rialto, CA and Stockton, CA are about 345 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.