salaryDenver is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$113
👥 People living there
276,375
718,877
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.9 min
College degree
33.2%
56.5%
Own their home
59.8%
48.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
11.2%
Unemployment
8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Denver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $101,130 | -28% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $99,040 | +25% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $87,980 | +24% in Denver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $76,910 | -21% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $142,330 | +19% in Denver |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $134,540 | -19% in Denver |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $134,040 | -18% in Denver |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $63,150 | -17% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Denver cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $56,726 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Denver?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $102,153 in Denver, 14% more in Chula Vista.