Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chula Vista, CA
VS
Fall River, MA
🏆 Chula Vista leads 13 of 23 categories
Chula Vista
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$101,984 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
99 ✓ Safer
Population
276,103 ✓ Larger
Fall River
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,734
Violent Crime Index
195⚠ High
Population
93,638
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chula Vista, CA
Pros
Households earn $49,250 more per year on average
49% less violent crime than Fall River
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 39°F
More college-educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 83°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,035/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $647,100
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.5)
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Fall River
Fall River, MA
Pros
Rent averages $1015/mo less ($1,020 vs $2,035)
Homes cost $319k less ($328,100 vs $647,100)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Chula Vista
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Chula Vista by $49,250/yr
Violent crime (742.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Chula Vista
Median Income
$49,250
$101,984 vs $52,734/yr
Chula Vista
Violent Crime
49% lower
375.8 vs 742.9 per 100k
Fall River
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 111.5 (100 = US avg)
Fall River
Median Home Value
$319k less
$328,100 vs $647,100
Fall River
Summer Heat
7.9°F warmer
July avg high 82.5°F vs 74.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Fall River, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.5⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $647,100⚠ High | $328,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,035⚠ High | $1,020 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $101,984 ✓ Higher | $52,734 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8%⚠ High | 8.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 25.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.2% ✓ Higher | 5.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 81 ✓ Safer | 144⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 99 ✓ Safer | 195⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 ✓ Safer | 66 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | C+ (87) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.0:1 | 12.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.2% ✓ Higher | 15.8% |
| High School or Higher | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 75.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chula Vista Elementary | Fall River |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer | 39.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.6°F | 82.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.0" ✓ Drier | 49.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 38.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 276,103 ✓ Larger | 93,638 |
| Median Age | 36.1 | 39.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% ✓ Higher | 35.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% ✓ More | 20.5% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chula Vista's cost of living index is 111.5 vs Fall River's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Fall River is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chula Vista leads 13 of 23 categories. Chula Vista wins 13 and Fall River wins 10. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Chula Vista to Fall River or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($647,100 vs $328,100 median home), income ($101,984 vs $52,734), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chula Vista, CA and Fall River, MA are about 2,573 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.