San Marcos, Texas vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,808 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher