salaryCorpus Christi is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$194
👥 People living there
317,419
246,844
Commute to work
21.3 min
29.7 min
College degree
24.4%
25.4%
Own their home
57.9%
61.6%
Below poverty line
17.1%
13%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Garland cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $62,840 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Garland?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $82,311 in Garland, 12% more in Garland.
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