Muscatine, Iowa vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 11.5% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,451 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Corpus Christi
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Muscatine, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower