Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Sandy, UT
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Sandy leads 15 of 23 categories
Sandy
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Stockton
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
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.
Sandy, UT
Pros
78% less violent crime than Stockton
Households earn $36,553 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.5 pts lower (2.2%)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Stockton, CA
Pros
Homes cost $110k less ($382,000 vs $492,300)
Rent averages $223/mo less ($1,417 vs $1,640)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $36,553/yr
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
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 2.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Sandy
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$36,553
$108,165 vs $71,612/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
78% lower
246.7 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
5.5 pp lower
2.2% vs 7.7% unemployment
Stockton
Median Home Value
$110k less
$382,000 vs $492,300
Stockton
Summer Heat
4.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.7°F vs 90.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $492,300⚠ High | $382,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,640⚠ High | $1,417⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $108,165 ✓ Higher | $71,612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 69 ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 76 ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.5% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 95.4% ✓ Higher | 77.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Canyons District | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.1°F | 58.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.7°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.0" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 81.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,635 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.5% ✓ Higher | 51.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.8% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandy's cost of living index is 100.2 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 15 of 23 categories. Sandy wins 15 and Stockton wins 8. 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 Sandy to Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($492,300 vs $382,000 median home), income ($108,165 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Sandy, UT and Stockton, CA are about 537 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.