Pasadena, California vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 19.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $40,178 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Chula Vista
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher