salaryOrlando is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$164
👥 People living there
276,375
319,758
Commute to work
28.6 min
26.2 min
College degree
33.2%
42.5%
Own their home
59.8%
39.5%
Below poverty line
8.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $63,010 | -43% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $83,550 | -40% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $60,190 | -38% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $45,520 | -36% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $50,820 | -33% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $49,750 | -32% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $51,460 | -31% in Orlando |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $92,560 | -25% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $54,386 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Orlando?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $78,014 in Orlando, 49% more in Chula Vista.