Austin, Texas vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 35.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,572 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Austin, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower