salaryBaltimore is 7% 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
$1,619
$2,808
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$2,306
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$116,513
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$758,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$6,058
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$137
👥 People living there
573,243
276,375
Commute to work
29.1 min
28.6 min
College degree
36.1%
33.2%
Own their home
47.5%
59.8%
Below poverty line
19.7%
8.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Chula Vista | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $110,400 | +44% in Chula Vista |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $139,520 | +40% in Chula Vista |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $178,220 | +35% in Chula Vista |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $97,000 | +27% in Chula Vista |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $163,860 | +24% in Chula Vista |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,420 | $46,440 | +24% in Chula Vista |
| Pharmacist | $138,110 | $165,130 | +20% in Chula Vista |
| Physician Assistant | $138,790 | $165,160 | +19% in Chula Vista |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Chula Vista cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Chula Vista to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $64,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Chula Vista.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Chula Vista?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $116,513 in Chula Vista, 42% more in Chula Vista.