Head-to-Head · City Comparison
St. George, UT
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 St. George leads 16 of 23 categories
St. George
Utah
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,333
Violent Crime Index
55 ✓ Safer
Population
96,174
Stockton
California
7
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.
St. George, UT
Pros
82% less violent crime than Stockton
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.4 pts lower (3.3%)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (210.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 32.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Stockton
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 102°F
Pricier housing — median home is $415,200
Stockton, CA
Pros
Homes cost $33k less ($382,000 vs $415,200)
Cooler summers — July highs near 95°F vs 102°F
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
Cost of living runs 11% higher than St. George
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 3.3%)
Key Differences at a Glance
St. George
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 96.1 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
St. George
Violent Crime
82% lower
210.0 vs 1145.8 per 100k
St. George
Unemployment
4.4 pp lower
3.3% vs 7.7% unemployment
St. George
Summer Heat
7.2°F warmer
July avg high 101.9°F vs 94.7°F
Stockton
Median Income
$2,279
$71,612 vs $69,333/yr
Stockton
Median Home Value
$33k less
$382,000 vs $415,200
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | St. George, UT | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.1 ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $415,200⚠ High | $382,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,335⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,417⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,333 | $71,612 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 16.3 min ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 52 ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 55 ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 48 ✓ Safer | 126⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.1:1 | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.6% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 94.3% ✓ Higher | 77.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Washington District | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 54.0°F | 58.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 101.9°F ✓ Warmer | 94.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.3" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 96,174 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.7% ✓ Higher | 51.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 22.6% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
St. George's cost of living index is 96.1 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
St. George is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, St. George leads 16 of 23 categories. St. George wins 16 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 St. George to Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($415,200 vs $382,000 median home), income ($69,333 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
St. George, UT and Stockton, CA are about 428 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.