City Intelligence
Corpus Christi, TX
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Corpus Christi.
COL Index
90
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,200
Home price
$210,000
Population
326,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Corpus Christi.
Affordability
43/100
Weak
43
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
62/100
Moderate
62
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Corpus Christi
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $215,100 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $162,000 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $162,000 | 100 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $157,500 | 100 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $148,500 | 98 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $144,000 | 96 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $144,000 | 96 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $130,500 | 89 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $126,000 | 87 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $126,000 | 87 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Corpus Christi has the local purchasing power of approximately $111,100 in a national-average city.