salaryRichmond is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$141
👥 People living there
276,375
229,359
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
33.2%
45.6%
Own their home
59.8%
43.5%
Below poverty line
8.7%
18.2%
Unemployment
8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $62,720 | -43% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $61,290 | -37% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $93,580 | -33% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $51,870 | -29% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $126,810 | -23% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $127,820 | -22% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $59,130 | -21% in Richmond |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $37,080 | -20% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $52,477 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Richmond?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $69,657 in Richmond, 67% more in Chula Vista.