salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$99
👥 People living there
276,375
455,548
Commute to work
28.6 min
29.9 min
College degree
33.2%
35.6%
Own their home
59.8%
41.2%
Below poverty line
8.7%
14.8%
Unemployment
8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Long Beach for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $98,050 | +38% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $121,980 | +10% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $194,410 | +9% in Long Beach |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $125,830 | +5% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $101,860 | +5% in Long Beach |
| Pharmacist | $165,130 | $157,440 | -5% in Long Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $82,990 | +4% in Long Beach |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $44,460 | -4% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Chula Vista and Long Beach cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $60,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $94,293 in Long Beach, 24% more in Chula Vista.
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