Side-by-side
Chula Vista vs Santa Ana vs Irvine vs Garden Grove
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA58 | Santa Ana, CA58 | Irvine, CA61 | Garden Grove, CA65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 58 | 61 | 65 |
| Affordability | 44 | 37 | 37 | 70 |
| Housing | 16 | 7 | 14 | 26 |
| Jobs | 38 | 53 | 45 | 48 |
| Safety | 80 | 81 | 97 | 79 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 78 | 80 | 80 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,382 | $5,733 | $5,736 | $4,582 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,459 | $2,746 | $2,746 | $1,590 |
| Median home value | $697,400 | $657,800 | $1,115,400 | $765,500 |
| Median HH income | $105,173 | $88,354 | $129,647 | $90,166 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Population | 275K | 311.6K | 308.2K | 170.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 74° / 47° | 85° / 47° | 85° / 47° | 83° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 208 | 304 | 304 | 304 |