Corpus Christi, TX Cost of Living


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Corpus Christi cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
11.4% lower
than the Texas average
Corpus Christi, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Corpus Christi, TX

Housing costs in Corpus Christi?
A typical home costs $210,500, which is 37.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.3% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Corpus Christi costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.0% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Corpus Christi?
To live comfortably in Corpus Christi, Texas, a minimum annual income of $40,320 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi, Texas provides plenty of opportunities to explore alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from different types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to beachfront villas - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today too. Furthermore, food and transportation costs are much lower than other major US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you select Corpus Christi as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCorpus ChristiTexasUnited States
  83.594.2100.0
  92.893.7100
  105.3100.0100.0
  64.683.5100.0
  $210,500$297,600$338,100
  101.1%99.2%100.0%
  79.7103.3100.0
  93.583.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up here and come visit all the time.Some say roads are bad but they have been redoing most all major roads ,now they are working on residential streets.Some say  More

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I grew up in Corpus Christi and still return occasionally. Corpus Christi is probably the most underrated city in Texas. Probably because it is not the picture of a  More

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Over 6 years ago

Corpus Christi is a small city on the shores of Texas with a very nice bayfront. The winters are cloudy bringing much cooler air. The summer months are brutally hot  More

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