salaryAurora is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chula Vista to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$2,808
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$2,306
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$116,513
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$758,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$6,058
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$137
👥 People living there
394,432
276,375
Commute to work
28.6 min
28.6 min
College degree
33.6%
33.2%
Own their home
62.4%
59.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
8.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Chula Vista | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $139,520 | +38% in Chula Vista |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $97,000 | +26% in Chula Vista |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $165,160 | +23% in Chula Vista |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $163,860 | +22% in Chula Vista |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $76,160 | +21% in Chula Vista |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $79,440 | -20% in Chula Vista |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $70,900 | -19% in Chula Vista |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $163,270 | +19% in Chula Vista |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Chula Vista cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,087 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Chula Vista to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $63,463 a year gives the same standard of living in Chula Vista.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Chula Vista?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $116,513 in Chula Vista, 18% more in Chula Vista.