Brownsville, Texas vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 14.0% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,016 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Corpus Christi
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Brownsville, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher