salaryCorpus Christi is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Milwaukee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$156
👥 People living there
317,419
566,973
Commute to work
21.3 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.4%
27.4%
Own their home
57.9%
41.8%
Below poverty line
17.1%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $59,390 | $84,700 | +43% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $125,490 | +39% in Milwaukee |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $63,910 | +35% in Milwaukee |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $49,590 | +34% in Milwaukee |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $30,330 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $73,880 | +32% in Milwaukee |
| Electrician | $59,410 | $77,800 | +31% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | $45,690 | +29% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $62,762 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 24% more in Corpus Christi.
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