salaryCorpus Christi is 7% 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
$1,887
$1,516
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$72,684
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$210,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,387
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$198
👥 People living there
179,898
317,419
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.3 min
College degree
38.5%
24.4%
Own their home
66.4%
57.9%
Below poverty line
9.5%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Corpus Christi cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Corpus Christi to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,626 a year gives the same standard of living in Corpus Christi.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Corpus Christi?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $72,684 in Corpus Christi, 39% more in Aurora.