salaryColorado Springs is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$139
👥 People living there
276,375
487,887
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
33.2%
42.7%
Own their home
59.8%
60.9%
Below poverty line
8.7%
9%
Unemployment
8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $106,320 | -40% in Colorado Springs |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $61,140 | -37% in Colorado Springs |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $96,140 | -31% in Colorado Springs |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $46,230 | +29% in Colorado Springs |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $59,210 | -22% in Colorado Springs |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $57,430 | -22% in Colorado Springs |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $129,950 | -21% in Colorado Springs |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $38,000 | -18% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $54,005 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 27% more in Chula Vista.
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