Iowa City, Iowa vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 4.0% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,194 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Iowa City, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower