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
$1,291
$1,516
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$72,684
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$210,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
92.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,387
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$198
👥 People living there
198,173
317,419
Commute to work
20.8 min
21.3 min
College degree
31.1%
24.4%
Own their home
45.5%
57.9%
Below poverty line
24.7%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Corpus Christi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $84,210 | +36% in Corpus Christi |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $134,360 | +27% in Corpus Christi |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $90,600 | -27% in Corpus Christi |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $133,810 | +24% in Corpus Christi |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $129,180 | -24% in Corpus Christi |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $73,400 | +21% in Corpus Christi |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $22,820 | -18% in Corpus Christi |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,340 | $30,670 | -11% in Corpus Christi |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Corpus Christi cheaper to live in?
Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
About $60,672 a year gives the same standard of living in Corpus Christi.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Corpus Christi?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $72,684 in Corpus Christi, 32% more in Corpus Christi.
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