Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $13 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $0.81 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.26 | $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.75 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $4.70 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.22 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.10 | $1.35 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $24 | $11 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.80 | $2.02 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.25 | $2.33 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Stockton, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,098 | $1,624 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,363 | $1,549 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 | $195 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,080 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,626 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 | $324 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $171 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 | $15 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 | $40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $124 | $85 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $176 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,950 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 | $1.09 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 | $26 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $8 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.67 | $3.91 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Stockton, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 | $45 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $292 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $150 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.34 | $5.96 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $401 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $9 | + 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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