Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Stockton, CA
VS
Toledo, OH
🏆 Toledo leads 13 of 23 categories
Stockton
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,612 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
302⚠ High
Population
320,030 ✓ Larger
Toledo
Ohio
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,405
Violent Crime Index
274⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
269,962
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Stockton, CA
Pros
Households earn $26,207 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 34°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $382,000
Higher rents — median is $1,417/mo
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 17% higher than Toledo
Toledo, OH
Pros
Homes cost $283k less ($98,800 vs $382,000)
Rent averages $563/mo less ($854 vs $1,417)
9% less violent crime than Stockton
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Stockton
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.4)
Cons
Median income trails Stockton by $26,207/yr
Violent crime (1041.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2732.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Stockton
Median Income
$26,207
$71,612 vs $45,405/yr
Stockton
Summer Heat
10.1°F warmer
July avg high 94.7°F vs 84.6°F
Toledo
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 90.4 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Toledo
Violent Crime
9% lower
1041.1 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Toledo
Median Home Value
$283k less
$98,800 vs $382,000
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Stockton, CA | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.4⚠ High | 90.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $382,000⚠ High | $98,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,417⚠ High | $854 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,612 ✓ Higher | $45,405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.8 min⚠ High | 19.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.7% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 231⚠ High | 216⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 302⚠ High | 274⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | C+ (86) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.3% | 20.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 88.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Stockton Unified | Toledo City |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.2°F ✓ Warmer | 33.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3" ✓ Drier | 37.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 37.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 320,030 ✓ Larger | 269,962 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 35.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 27.5% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 12.8% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Stockton's cost of living index is 107.4 vs Toledo's 90.4 (US average = 100).
Toledo is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Toledo leads 13 of 23 categories. Stockton wins 10 and Toledo 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 Stockton to Toledo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($382,000 vs $98,800 median home), income ($71,612 vs $45,405), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Stockton, CA and Toledo, OH are about 2,002 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.