salaryPortland is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$106
👥 People living there
276,375
641,165
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.2%
53.8%
Own their home
59.8%
52%
Below poverty line
8.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $54,780 | +53% in Portland |
| Plumber | $72,510 | $101,010 | +39% in Portland |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $105,090 | +38% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $85,170 | +20% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $82,330 | -15% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $49,420 | $56,240 | +14% in Portland |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $65,260 | -13% in Portland |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $155,330 | -13% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Portland cheaper to live in?
Portland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,874 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $56,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Portland?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $98,056 in Portland, 19% more in Chula Vista.