Looking for a fresh start in a new Stockton neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stockton for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 15,286
-21%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 128
21% lower than Stockton
Population 33,613
-21%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 128
21% lower than Stockton
Population 27,149
-18%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 128
18% lower than Stockton
Population 46,348
-15%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 128
15% lower than Stockton
Population 36,970
-13%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 128
13% lower than Stockton
Population 33,316
-11%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 128
11% lower than Stockton
Population 17,186
-11%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 128
11% lower than Stockton
Population 18,051
-9%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 128
9% lower than Stockton
Population 6,957
-8%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 128
8% lower than Stockton
Population 5,921
-5%
Cost of Living Index 121 vs 128
5% lower than Stockton
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