Chicago, Illinois vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 22.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,966 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Chicago, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower