salaryCorpus Christi is 12% cheaperBased 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
$2,087
$1,516
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$72,684
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$210,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,387
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$198
👥 People living there
394,432
317,419
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.3 min
College degree
33.6%
24.4%
Own their home
62.4%
57.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Corpus Christi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $48,700 | -45% in Corpus Christi |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $55,980 | -43% in Corpus Christi |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $22,820 | -42% in Corpus Christi |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $90,600 | -36% in Corpus Christi |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $30,670 | -31% in Corpus Christi |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $88,890 | -30% in Corpus Christi |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $35,300 | -28% in Corpus Christi |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $73,400 | -28% in Corpus Christi |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Corpus Christi cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Corpus Christi to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,563 a year gives the same standard of living in Corpus Christi.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Corpus Christi?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $72,684 in Corpus Christi, 31% more in Aurora.