salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$167
👥 People living there
317,419
631,818
Commute to work
21.3 min
22.5 min
College degree
24.4%
33.8%
Own their home
57.9%
60.7%
Below poverty line
17.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $30,180 | +32% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,410 | $46,830 | +29% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $74,680 | +26% in Louisville |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $59,000 | +20% in Louisville |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $44,450 | +20% in Louisville |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $56,520 | +20% in Louisville |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | $42,220 | +20% in Louisville |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $35,950 | +17% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Louisville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $60,261 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Louisville?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $72,097 in Louisville, 1% more in Corpus Christi.
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