Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 13% more affordable than Charlotte. A $75,000 salary in Charlotte is equivalent to $65,250 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. Charlotte has a housing index of 99 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Charlotte costs $330,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $135,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Charlotte versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Charlotte scores 101 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Charlotte (105) are higher than Corpus Christi (93). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Charlotte is $62,308 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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