Cost of Living in Stockton, AL: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, Stockton, AL is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 22% above the Alabama state average of 74. Stockton is a small community of 390 residents.

The median household income in Stockton is $143,239, which is 91% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Stockton. The area sees an average annual temperature of 69.1°F, with summers averaging 83°F and winters around 54°F. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches spread over roughly 133 days.

Everyday prices in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Everyday Prices in Stockton

BLS Average Prices for the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

⛽

$2.90

Gasoline (regular)

per gallon

-5% vs US

🥚

$2.37

Eggs (grade A, large)

per dozen

-5% vs US

🥛

$3.81

Milk (whole)

per gallon

-5% vs US

🍞

$1.75

Bread (white)

per lb

-5% vs US

🍗

$3.92

Chicken breast

per lb

-5% vs US

⚡

$0.17

Electricity

per kWh

-11% vs US

Climate in Stockton

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

69.1°F

Avg Temperature

60.5"

Rainfall / Year

133d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	62	66	72	78	85	90	92	92	89	81	72	64
Avg °F	52	56	62	68	76	82	84	84	80	71	61	55
Low °F	43	46	52	59	66	73	75	75	72	61	50	45
Rain"	5.2	3.8	5.1	4.9	4.4	5.8	6.6	7.1	4.5	3.8	4.1	5.3

Cost of Living in Stockton, AL