Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Corpus Christi, Texas


The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 32.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $80,650 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Palm Desert, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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