El Centro, California vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 51.3% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $60,507 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to El Centro, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher