salaryCorpus Christi is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$202
👥 People living there
317,419
545,970
Commute to work
21.3 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.4%
25.5%
Own their home
57.9%
50.1%
Below poverty line
17.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $79,160 | +63% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $82,690 | $125,420 | +52% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $34,320 | +50% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $100,770 | +37% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $63,470 | +34% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $78,800 | +31% in Fresno |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | $44,710 | +27% in Fresno |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,810 | $75,580 | +26% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $66,142 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Fresno?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $76,564 in Fresno, 5% more in Fresno.