Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
46% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 46% more affordable than Boston. A $75,000 salary in Boston is equivalent to $40,278 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. Boston has a housing index of 242 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Boston costs $620,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $425,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,800 in Boston versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boston scores 108 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Boston (118) are higher than Corpus Christi (93).
Median household income in Boston is $76,298 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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