salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New Orleans to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$196
👥 People living there
317,419
371,853
Commute to work
21.3 min
22.6 min
College degree
24.4%
42.4%
Own their home
57.9%
51.2%
Below poverty line
17.1%
22.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $48,970 | -33% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $16,640 | -27% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $37,250 | -24% in New Orleans |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | $63,500 | +23% in New Orleans |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $65,590 | +17% in New Orleans |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $105,110 | +16% in New Orleans |
| Civil Engineer | $95,160 | $108,240 | +14% in New Orleans |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | $106,950 | -13% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and New Orleans cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $59,952 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $61,077 in New Orleans, 19% more in Corpus Christi.
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