salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$143
👥 People living there
276,375
310,178
Commute to work
28.6 min
32.6 min
College degree
33.2%
19.7%
Own their home
59.8%
24.4%
Below poverty line
8.7%
23.4%
Unemployment
8%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $106,420 | +50% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $47,610 | +33% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $157,000 | +31% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $100,520 | +27% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $208,880 | +17% in Newark |
| Pharmacist | $165,130 | $141,320 | -14% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $119,720 | -14% in Newark |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $109,720 | -11% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Newark cheaper to live in?
Chula Vista and Newark cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $60,363 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Newark?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $56,147 in Newark, 108% more in Chula Vista.