Carlsbad, California vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 57.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $59,634 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower