Zip 78410 (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 (zip 78410), 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.

Zip 78410 (Corpus Christi, TX)

Housing costs in Corpus Christi?
A typical home costs $228,000, which is 32.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.4% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Corpus Christi costs $1,330 per month, which is 3.9% more than the national average of $1,280 and 5.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Corpus Christi?
To live comfortably in Corpus Christi (zip 78410), Texas, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Corpus Christi?
The cost of living in 78410 Corpus Christi, TX is lower than the national average and quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Corpus Christi is 79.2, which is 20.8 points lower than the US average of 100. This means that the costs associated with groceries, housing rentals, and transportation are on average 20% cheaper than what you'll find elsewhere in the country. The median home price is $146,000 for a 2-bedroom home and $177,500 for a 4-bedroom home. Additionally, utilities tend to be quite low with electricity costing around $87 per month and natural gas costing around $43 per month on average. All these factors make Corpus Christi an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living with plenty of amenities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCorpus ChristiTexasUnited States
  83.594.2100.0
  94.193.7100
  105.3100.0100.0
  67.683.5100.0
  $228,000$297,600$338,100
  99.8%99.2%100.0%
  82.7103.3100.0
  94.283.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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