Santa Barbara, California vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 61.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $28,809 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower