Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Corpus Christi is 6% more affordable than Columbus. A $75,000 salary in Columbus is equivalent to $70,161 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. Columbus has a housing index of 82 while Corpus Christi sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Columbus costs $240,000 compared to $195,000 in Corpus Christi, a difference of $45,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Columbus versus $1,100 in Corpus Christi.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Columbus scores 99 while Corpus Christi scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Columbus (96) are higher than Corpus Christi (93). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Columbus is $56,590 compared to $53,238 in Corpus Christi. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Corpus Christi.
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