Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 8% more affordable than Cheyenne. A $75,000 salary in Cheyenne is equivalent to $68,684 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. Cheyenne has a housing index of 85 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Cheyenne costs $280,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $85,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cheyenne versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cheyenne scores 98 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Cheyenne (100) are higher than Corpus Christi (93). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cheyenne is $57,834 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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