Stockton, CA at a glance
Median household income
$79,907$6,659 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Stockton, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Stockton, CA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Stockton-Lodi, CA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,288 | $15,456 | $51,520 | 19.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,395 | $16,740 | $55,800 | 20.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,742 | $20,904 | $69,680 | 26.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,423 | $29,076 | $96,920 | 36.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,922 | $35,064 | $116,880 | 43.9% |
What a typical income covers in Stockton, CA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $79,907 a year ($6,659 a month before tax).
What $79,907 leaves after California taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Stockton, CA: common questions
What is the median household income in Stockton, CA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Stockton, CA is $79,907 per year (approximately $6,659 per month).
What is the average rent in Stockton, CA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,288 for a studio, $1,395 for one bedroom, $1,742 for two, $2,423 for three and $2,922 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Stockton, CA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.1% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 105.1, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Stockton, CA?
To keep a $1,742 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $69,680 a year, or $5,807 a month. That is 87% of what the typical household in Stockton, CA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Stockton, CA?
On the local median income of $79,907 ($6,659 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,329 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,998 for everything else and $1,332 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,742 takes 52% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Stockton, CA?
Homes in California paid 34.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $313. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.