Chula Vista, CA vs Shafter, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 159). Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 274,333 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+21.1 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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