salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$168
👥 People living there
276,375
990,138
Commute to work
28.6 min
27.3 min
College degree
33.2%
47.3%
Own their home
59.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $152,100 | +115% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $141,960 | +79% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $301,320 | +69% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $216,740 | +55% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $72,510 | $107,560 | +48% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $231,560 | +41% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $163,860 | +37% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $223,640 | +35% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Chula Vista and San Jose cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $59,215 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or San Jose?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $157,922 in San Jose, 26% more in San Jose.