Salary Comparison
Opticians: Chula Vista vs Irving
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chula Vista, CA
$58,130/yr
Irving, TX
$36,790/yr
Our recommendation: Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista offers $695 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chula Vista
Irving
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$58,130
$36,790
+$21,340
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,536
$2,238
+$1,298
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
118
96
+22 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$3,180
$2,577
+$603
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,950
$1,480
+$470
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$356
$-339
+$695
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.11×
0.87×
+0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
2/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.