Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
51% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 51% more affordable than Cambridge. A $75,000 salary in Cambridge is equivalent to $36,657 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. Cambridge has a housing index of 280 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Cambridge costs $890,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $695,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $3,100 in Cambridge versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cambridge scores 110 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Cambridge (118) are higher than Corpus Christi (93).
Median household income in Cambridge is $103,154 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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