salaryCorpus Christi is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$113
👥 People living there
317,419
311,690
Commute to work
21.3 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.4%
70.6%
Own their home
57.9%
44.5%
Below poverty line
17.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $98,050 | +101% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $101,860 | +69% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $121,980 | +66% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $82,690 | $135,560 | +64% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $75,740 | +60% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $35,850 | +57% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $194,410 | +50% in Irvine |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $82,990 | +48% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $73,529 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Irvine?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $147,451 in Irvine, 51% more in Irvine.