salaryCorpus Christi is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$168
👥 People living there
317,419
511,764
Commute to work
21.3 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.4%
32.5%
Own their home
57.9%
64.4%
Below poverty line
17.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $47,530 | +108% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $74,590 | +33% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,810 | $78,080 | +31% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | $45,290 | +28% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $60,320 | +28% in Mesa |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $39,170 | +28% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $61,780 | +27% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $46,830 | +26% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $66,892 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Mesa?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $89,248 in Mesa, 19% more in Mesa.