salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,640 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 229 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Corpus Christi?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Corpus Christi
| Size | Corpus Christi | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,049 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,146 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,396 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,691 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,080 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Corpus Christi overall?
Everyday prices in the Corpus Christi metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Corpus Christi
Life in Corpus Christi
What jobs pay in Corpus Christi
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $136,150 | 13.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | 13.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | 13.6% |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | 14.1% |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | 14.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $95,160 | 19.1% |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | 20.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | 20.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | 21.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $82,690 | 22.0% |
| Accountant | $75,580 | 24.1% |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | 24.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | 30.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,810 | 30.4% |
| Electrician | $59,410 | 30.6% |
| Plumber | $59,390 | 30.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | 32.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | 35.1% |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | 37.1% |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | 37.4% |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | 38.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | 49.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,070 | 49.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,410 | 50.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | 51.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | 59.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,200 | 62.3% |
| Cashier | $28,140 | 64.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | 79.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Corpus Christi?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $56 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $210,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Corpus Christi, TX?
Renting in Corpus Christi costs a median of about $1,516 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Corpus Christi?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,640 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Corpus Christi cheap or expensive?
Corpus Christi is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $72,684. It ranks 229th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Corpus Christi?
The median homeowner in Corpus Christi pays $3,387 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.
Is Corpus Christi more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Corpus Christi?
The median home value in Corpus Christi is $210,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
317,419 people live in Corpus Christi. Numbers are typical (middle) values.