salaryCorpus Christi is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$148
👥 People living there
317,419
222,758
Commute to work
21.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
24.4%
34.5%
Own their home
57.9%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $57,280 | +151% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $101,090 | +108% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $102,170 | +83% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $59,410 | $101,780 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,210 | $102,920 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $61,500 | +66% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $76,410 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $146,030 | +61% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $71,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $92,626 in Tacoma, 22% more in Tacoma.