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Chula Vista, CA vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Highlands Ranch or is it cheaper to live in Chula Vista?
- Highlands Ranch is 7.3% less expensive than Chula Vista.

Which city has more affordable housing, Highlands Ranch or Chula Vista?
- Highlands Ranch housing costs are 4.5% less expensive than Chula Vista housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chula Vista or is Health Care more affordable in Highlands Ranch.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% less in Highlands Ranch.
 Chula Vista, CAHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock143.6100
 Food & Groceries108.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock83.1100
 Housing238.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$709,800$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock114.9100
 Miscellaneous153.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chula Vista    9 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I live in Chula Vista, California (San Diego County). I've lived here close to eight years now. A very conservative town to say the least. I would call this a military  More

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Over 14 years ago

Quality of life has seriously deteriorated over the last few years. Too crowded and too  More

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Over 15 years ago

My Husband and I enjoy living in Eastlake a subdivision of Chula Vista, Ca near San  More

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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