Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
34% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 34% more affordable than Bend. A $75,000 salary in Bend is equivalent to $49,432 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. Bend has a housing index of 182 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Bend costs $580,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $385,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Bend versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Bend scores 106 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Bend (106) are higher than Corpus Christi (93). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Bend is $68,234 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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