Irvine, California vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 17.6% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $173,125 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Chula Vista
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Irvine, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% lower
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher