salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Corpus Christi to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,516
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$72,684
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$210,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
92.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,387
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$198
👥 People living there
189,247
317,419
Commute to work
22.2 min
21.3 min
College degree
23.6%
24.4%
Own their home
50.7%
57.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
17.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Corpus Christi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $22,820 | -37% in Corpus Christi |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,210 | -23% in Corpus Christi |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,410 | -23% in Corpus Christi |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $47,200 | -23% in Corpus Christi |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $48,700 | -20% in Corpus Christi |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $49,000 | -19% in Corpus Christi |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $37,070 | -18% in Corpus Christi |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $123,580 | +17% in Corpus Christi |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Corpus Christi cheaper to live in?
Akron and Corpus Christi cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Corpus Christi to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $59,551 a year gives the same standard of living in Corpus Christi.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Corpus Christi?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $72,684 in Corpus Christi, 29% more in Corpus Christi.