salaryCorpus Christi is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$189
👥 People living there
317,419
977,670
Commute to work
21.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.4%
33.2%
Own their home
57.9%
57.6%
Below poverty line
17.1%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $36,630 | +61% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $76,740 | +37% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $58,940 | +21% in Jacksonville |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $36,770 | +20% in Jacksonville |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,200 | $34,360 | +18% in Jacksonville |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,070 | $42,840 | +16% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $102,230 | +15% in Jacksonville |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $42,600 | +15% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $64,411 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 4% more in Jacksonville.
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