Salem, Oregon vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 18.3% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $122,607 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Salem, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower