salaryCorpus Christi is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$162
👥 People living there
317,419
401,618
Commute to work
21.3 min
24.8 min
College degree
24.4%
45.7%
Own their home
57.9%
50.3%
Below poverty line
17.1%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $37,070 | +62% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $75,210 | +34% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $59,660 | +23% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $37,010 | +21% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $44,480 | +20% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $105,080 | +18% in Tampa |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,200 | $33,790 | +16% in Tampa |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,070 | $42,660 | +15% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,516 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $65,321 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Tampa?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $81,400 in Tampa, 11% more in Tampa.