Houston, Texas vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 12.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,822 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Houston, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower