Chula Vista, California has an overall cost of living index of 110.7, which is 10.7 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $2,229 per month, while the typical home is valued around $758,700. Households earn a median of $108,032 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$108,032
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,229
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$758,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
110.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,288
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,459
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,001
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,998
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
110.7
Goods
102.2
Rents / Housing
185.8
Services
158.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $157,860 |
| Registered Nurse | $139,350 |
| Elementary Teacher | $86,960 |
| Electrician | $82,400 |
| Accountant | $104,740 |
| Plumber | $74,940 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $277,840 |
| Civil Engineer | $116,680 |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | $94,230 |
| Health Services Manager | $169,580 |
| Truck Driver | $59,040 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $173,930 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
276,375
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,235
Per month
Avg Home Value
$669,450
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 91902 | — | $2,043 | $843,400 |
| ZIP 91910 | — | $1,830 | $621,200 |
| ZIP 91911 | — | $1,875 | $574,200 |
| ZIP 91913 | — | $2,786 | $675,600 |
| ZIP 91914 | — | $3,084 | $865,900 |
| ZIP 91915 | — | $2,788 | $692,300 |
| ZIP 91950 | — | $1,486 | $504,300 |
| ZIP 92154 | — | $1,986 | $578,700 |
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.6%
Chula Vista has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 110.7. The US national average is 100, so Chula Vista is 10.7 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Chula Vista is $2,229 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Chula Vista is $108,032 per year.
The median home value in Chula Vista is $758,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Chula Vista has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
