salaryCorpus Christi is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$155
👥 People living there
317,419
208,772
Commute to work
21.3 min
19.3 min
College degree
24.4%
30%
Own their home
57.9%
38.1%
Below poverty line
17.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $45,310 | +99% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $89,120 | +83% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $77,170 | +38% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,410 | $77,310 | +30% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $92,920 | +27% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $59,490 | +26% in Rochester |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $38,380 | +25% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $73,580 | +24% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $62,825 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Rochester?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $50,919 in Rochester, 43% more in Corpus Christi.
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