salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$179
👥 People living there
317,419
1,479,835
Commute to work
21.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
24.4%
29%
Own their home
57.9%
52.2%
Below poverty line
17.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $63,360 | +30% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $28,110 | +23% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $65,950 | +18% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $98,480 | +17% in San Antonio |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,070 | $42,720 | +15% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $82,690 | $94,370 | +14% in San Antonio |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $34,860 | +14% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $100,840 | +13% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $61,324 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $70,163 in San Antonio, 4% more in Corpus Christi.
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