Salinas, California vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 40.4% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $95,317 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Salinas, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower