salaryPhoenix is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$181
👥 People living there
276,375
1,642,323
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.6 min
College degree
33.2%
33.6%
Own their home
59.8%
57.3%
Below poverty line
8.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $59,180 | -39% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $47,530 | +33% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $100,830 | -28% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $135,670 | -24% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $85,050 | -23% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $61,210 | -20% in Phoenix |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $131,750 | -19% in Phoenix |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $134,650 | -18% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Phoenix is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,893 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $55,404 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $87,717 in Phoenix, 33% more in Chula Vista.