salaryCorpus Christi is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$143
👥 People living there
317,419
310,178
Commute to work
21.3 min
32.6 min
College degree
24.4%
19.7%
Own their home
57.9%
24.4%
Below poverty line
17.1%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $106,420 | +119% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $47,610 | +109% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $100,520 | +80% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $157,000 | +73% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $208,880 | +62% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $96,900 | +61% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $74,300 | +57% in Newark |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | $77,990 | +51% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Newark cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $72,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Newark?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $56,147 in Newark, 29% more in Corpus Christi.