Side-by-side
Stockton vs Tacoma vs Lancaster vs Modesto
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Stockton, CA50 | Tacoma, WA48 | Lancaster, CA53 | Modesto, CA51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 48 | 53 | 51 |
| Affordability | 77 | 79 | 75 | 77 |
| Housing | 40 | 35 | 42 | 43 |
| Jobs | 10 | 24 | 12 | 15 |
| Safety | 25 | 13 | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | 98 | 92 | 88 | 94 |
| Amenities | 48 | 48 | 64 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,380 | $4,528 | $4,446 | $4,341 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,395 | $1,605 | $1,379 | $1,356 |
| Median home value | $412,900 | $454,600 | $409,100 | $415,600 |
| Median HH income | $76,851 | $83,857 | $76,083 | $77,899 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% | 5.3% | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| Population | 320.5K | 220.5K | 170K | 218.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 38° | 75° / 38° | 98° / 31° | 95° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 159 | 319 | 299 |