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
$1,458
$1,516
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$72,684
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$210,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
92.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,387
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$198
👥 People living there
201,528
317,419
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.3 min
College degree
24.7%
24.4%
Own their home
50.8%
57.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Corpus Christi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $73,400 | +26% in Corpus Christi |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $22,820 | +24% in Corpus Christi |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $47,200 | -20% in Corpus Christi |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $134,360 | +15% in Corpus Christi |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $90,600 | -11% in Corpus Christi |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $133,810 | +11% in Corpus Christi |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,990 | $30,670 | -10% in Corpus Christi |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $59,390 | +9% in Corpus Christi |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Corpus Christi cheaper to live in?
Augusta 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 Augusta?
About $60,501 a year gives the same standard of living in Corpus Christi.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Corpus Christi?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $72,684 in Corpus Christi, 18% more in Corpus Christi.
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