Chula Vista, CA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$76,105
across all roles
Cost Index
118
Above Average
Avg Rent
$1,950/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is Chula Vista?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.46× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 118 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,450/mo, Chula Vista is a high-cost market — salaries need to be competitive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
118
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,950
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,450
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$65,740
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.46×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
718
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Chula Vista
By gross annual salary
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Chula Vista
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
Maintenance And Repair Workers
$1/mo left
$52,290/yr gross
Firstline Supervisors Of Personal Service Workers
$3/mo left
$52,320/yr gross
Septic Tank Servicers And Sewer Pipe Cleaners
$3/mo left
$52,330/yr gross
Procurement Clerks
$20/mo left
$52,600/yr gross
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
$21/mo left
$52,620/yr gross
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.