Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Chula Vista, California


The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 45.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $41,184 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chula Vista
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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