Beaumont, TX vs Corpus Christi, TX

Beaumont is moderately more affordable than Corpus Christi, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 77 compared to 86 for Corpus Christi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Corpus Christi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaumont is $1,072/month compared to $1,230/month in Corpus Christi — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaumont is more affordable at $158,800 median vs $197,100.

Median household income in Beaumont is $57,530 compared to $66,325 in Corpus Christi (-13.3%). While Corpus Christi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Corpus Christi.