salaryChicago is 8% 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
$1,983
$2,808
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$2,306
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$116,513
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$758,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$6,058
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$137
👥 People living there
2,711,226
276,375
Commute to work
33.1 min
28.6 min
College degree
44.3%
33.2%
Own their home
46%
59.8%
Below poverty line
16.8%
8.7%
Unemployment
8%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Chula Vista | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $139,520 | +39% in Chula Vista |
| Plumber | $103,380 | $72,510 | -30% in Chula Vista |
| Physician Assistant | $127,940 | $165,160 | +29% in Chula Vista |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $76,160 | -26% in Chula Vista |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,740 | $163,860 | +24% in Chula Vista |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | $97,000 | +24% in Chula Vista |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,260 | $123,790 | +23% in Chula Vista |
| Software Developer | $134,380 | $163,270 | +21% in Chula Vista |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Chula Vista cheaper to live in?
Chicago is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,983 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Chula Vista to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $64,803 a year gives the same standard of living in Chula Vista.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Chula Vista?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $116,513 in Chula Vista, 28% more in Chula Vista.