Seattle, Washington vs. Chula Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 11.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $75,629 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Chula Vista
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Seattle, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower