The cost of living in Chula Vista is high compared to the national average. In fact, San Diego is ranked as the city with the 9th highest cost of living among the top 10 cities in the nation.1 With all this in mind, you can expect higher moving costs in Chula Vista. The cost of a moving truck for a local move will be around $170,2 but expect a full-service moving company to charge a lot more for the added labor of packing and hauling.