salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$105
👥 People living there
276,375
312,534
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
33.2%
18.3%
Own their home
59.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
8.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $70,900 | $98,050 | +38% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $121,980 | +10% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $194,410 | +9% in Santa Ana |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $125,830 | +5% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $101,860 | +5% in Santa Ana |
| Pharmacist | $165,130 | $157,440 | -5% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $82,990 | +4% in Santa Ana |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $44,460 | -4% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Chula Vista and Santa Ana cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $60,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 15% more in Chula Vista.