salaryRaleigh is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$133
👥 People living there
276,375
481,031
Commute to work
28.6 min
23 min
College degree
33.2%
54%
Own their home
59.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
8.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $65,860 | -40% in Raleigh |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $84,830 | -39% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $60,170 | -38% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $45,640 | -36% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $50,820 | -31% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $131,920 | -26% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $56,800 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $124,300 | -25% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $52,637 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $92,099 in Raleigh, 27% more in Chula Vista.