salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,808
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$166
👥 People living there
276,375
230,221
Commute to work
28.6 min
34.1 min
College degree
33.2%
39.8%
Own their home
59.8%
71.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
7.4%
Unemployment
8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Chula Vista and Santa Clarita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $59,374 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 12% more in Santa Clarita.
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