Wichita is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,516
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$145
👥 People living there
317,419
397,945
Commute to work
21.3 min
18.4 min
College degree
24.4%
31.1%
Own their home
57.9%
58.9%
Below poverty line
17.1%
15.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $37,300 | +63% in Wichita |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $57,930 | +18% in Wichita |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $60,840 | -17% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | $59,520 | +15% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | $105,980 | -14% in Wichita |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $63,890 | +14% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $41,900 | -14% in Wichita |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,810 | $116,100 | -13% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,516 in Corpus Christi.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $57,588 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Wichita?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $69,693 in Wichita, 4% more in Corpus Christi.
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