salaryDallas is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$160
👥 People living there
276,375
1,307,930
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.7 min
College degree
33.2%
38.2%
Own their home
59.8%
42.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
16.7%
Unemployment
8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $48,740 | -33% in Dallas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $65,070 | -33% in Dallas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $24,160 | -33% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $101,420 | -27% in Dallas |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $59,010 | -23% in Dallas |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $36,490 | -21% in Dallas |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $59,560 | -20% in Dallas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $130,980 | -20% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $55,283 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Dallas?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $76,054 in Dallas, 53% more in Chula Vista.