salaryMesa is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$168
👥 People living there
276,375
511,764
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
33.2%
32.5%
Own their home
59.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $59,180 | -39% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $47,530 | +33% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $100,830 | -28% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $135,670 | -24% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $85,050 | -23% in Mesa |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $61,210 | -20% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $131,750 | -19% in Mesa |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $134,650 | -18% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $55,404 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Mesa?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $89,248 in Mesa, 31% more in Chula Vista.