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
$1,107
$1,516
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$72,684
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$210,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
92.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,387
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$198
👥 People living there
222,771
317,419
Commute to work
21 min
21.3 min
College degree
36.6%
24.4%
Own their home
47.8%
57.9%
Below poverty line
25.7%
17.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Corpus Christi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $22,820 | +51% in Corpus Christi |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $73,400 | +51% in Corpus Christi |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $48,700 | +46% in Corpus Christi |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $129,180 | +27% in Corpus Christi |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $123,580 | +21% in Corpus Christi |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $59,390 | -20% in Corpus Christi |
| HVAC Technician | $62,940 | $51,760 | -18% in Corpus Christi |
| Operations Manager | $107,140 | $90,600 | -15% in Corpus Christi |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Corpus Christi cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
About $61,250 a year gives the same standard of living in Corpus Christi.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Corpus Christi?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $72,684 in Corpus Christi, 26% more in Corpus Christi.
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