Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 54.6% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,208 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Austin
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Corpus Christi, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher