Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 19% more affordable than Asheville. A $75,000 salary in Asheville is equivalent to $60,417 in Corpus Christi.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Asheville has a housing index of 120 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Asheville costs $360,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $165,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Asheville versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Asheville scores 103 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Asheville (106) are higher than Corpus Christi (93). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Asheville is $48,534 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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