Des Moines, Iowa vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 6.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,003 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Corpus Christi
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Des Moines, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% higher
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher