Santa Barbara, California vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 31.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $34,259 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chula Vista
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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