salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Knoxville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,544
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,305
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$58,281
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$239,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$1,527
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$180
👥 People living there
317,419
195,185
Commute to work
21.3 min
20.2 min
College degree
24.4%
34.6%
Own their home
57.9%
46.6%
Below poverty line
17.1%
20.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Knoxville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $56,380 | -23% in Knoxville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $28,100 | +23% in Knoxville |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $59,100 | +21% in Knoxville |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | $107,980 | -20% in Knoxville |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $36,520 | +19% in Knoxville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $109,740 | -18% in Knoxville |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $104,590 | +15% in Knoxville |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $62,890 | +12% in Knoxville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Knoxville cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Knoxville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Knoxville to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $59,934 a year gives the same standard of living in Knoxville.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Knoxville?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $58,281 in Knoxville, 25% more in Corpus Christi.
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