Houston, Texas vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 56.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,534 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Houston, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher