Santa Maria, California vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 31.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $103,418 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Corpus Christi
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Santa Maria, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower