salaryCorpus Christi is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$117
👥 People living there
317,419
291,467
Commute to work
21.3 min
22.3 min
College degree
24.4%
57.3%
Own their home
57.9%
52.3%
Below poverty line
17.1%
11.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $93,110 | +66% in Durham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $35,230 | +54% in Durham |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,070 | $46,800 | +26% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $113,930 | +26% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $46,450 | +25% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $38,350 | -21% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $101,460 | +20% in Durham |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $106,410 | +20% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Durham cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $63,173 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Durham?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $88,026 in Durham, 17% more in Durham.