Chula Vista, CA vs Summit, NJ

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

vs

Summit

65.6

#1624 nationally

Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 10.3). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $101,984). Chula Vista leads in cost of living index (159 vs 189).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chula Vista, CA Summit, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 62 (#1878) 65.6 (#1624)
Population 274,333 22,344
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $847,037 $1,433,872
Median Household Income $101,984 $176,702
Average Commute 29.1 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 46 47
Crime Level 10.3 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 159 189
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+16.8 D+24.2