Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 0.7% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,705 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower