What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Chula Vista, California?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Chula Vista, California?

A salary of $70,000 in Chula Vista, California should increase to $100,804 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHULA VISTA vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chula Vista, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 44.0% more expensive than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $100,804 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Jose
than in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista, CA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Chula Vista, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

18.1% higher

Health

21.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Chula Vista, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chula Vista, CA vs. San Jose, CA

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