Ames, Iowa vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 7.3% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,445 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Ames, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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