Dexter, KS vs Stockton, KS

Dexter is moderately more affordable than Stockton, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Dexter scores 54 compared to 60 for Stockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stockton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dexter is $538/month compared to $719/month in Stockton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dexter is more affordable at $79,000 median vs $85,300.

Median household income in Dexter is $49,737 compared to $60,964 in Stockton (-18.4%). While Stockton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dexter spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Stockton.