salaryMobile is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mobile to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$196
👥 People living there
317,419
203,416
Commute to work
21.3 min
22.8 min
College degree
24.4%
32%
Own their home
57.9%
54%
Below poverty line
17.1%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $47,000 | -36% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $60,710 | -28% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $103,480 | -23% in Mobile |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | $104,960 | -22% in Mobile |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $106,690 | +18% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $26,860 | +18% in Mobile |
| Civil Engineer | $95,160 | $107,810 | +13% in Mobile |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,300 | $30,880 | -13% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,516 in Corpus Christi.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $57,039 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Mobile?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $57,762 in Mobile, 26% more in Corpus Christi.