salaryHouston is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$157
👥 People living there
276,375
2,328,253
Commute to work
28.6 min
27.2 min
College degree
33.2%
36.6%
Own their home
59.8%
42.1%
Below poverty line
8.7%
19.9%
Unemployment
8%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,080 | -38% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $64,500 | -34% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $74,570 | -32% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $49,670 | -32% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $99,830 | -28% in Houston |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $35,050 | -25% in Houston |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $59,180 | -22% in Houston |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $58,940 | -21% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $52,890 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Houston?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $69,901 in Houston, 67% more in Chula Vista.