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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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You'd save $330/month moving to St. Louis, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $146.0K in St. Louis, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 4.4%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$330
Savings
Annual Impact
$4.0K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Corpus Christi, TX

Population:318K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$177K

St. Louis, MO

Population:302K
Cost Index:96
Median Home:$145K

Corpus Christi, TX

The Lone Star State

318K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 318K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

St. Louis, MO

The Show-Me State

302K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 302K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Corpus Christi, TX vs St. Louis, MO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 8.9%
Corpus Christi, TX
$2,053
St. Louis, MO
$1,871
Difference
$182
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 7.7%
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,741
St. Louis, MO
$1,607
Difference
$134
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 5.3%
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,284
St. Louis, MO
$1,216
Difference
$68.30
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 8.9%
Corpus Christi, TX
$492
St. Louis, MO
$535
Difference
$43.71
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.4%
Corpus Christi, TX
$909
St. Louis, MO
$949
Difference
$39.97
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†’ 0.0%
Corpus Christi, TX
$527
St. Louis, MO
$527
Difference
$0
same

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Earnings Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Corpus Christi, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,020
To$910
โ†“ $110
1 Bed
From$1,100
To$950
โ†“ $150
2 Bed
From$1,350
To$1,160
โ†“ $190
3 Bed
From$1,770
To$1,490
โ†“ $280
Corpus Christi, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,020โ€“$1,460/mo

St. Louis, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $800โ€“$1,480/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,006
Monthly in Corpus Christi, TX
$6,705
Monthly in St. Louis, MO
$300
Difference

Home Values

Corpus Christi
St. Louis
$177K
Median Value
$145K
โ†“ -3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.8%
โ†‘ +3.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +10.9%
$76K - $304K
Price Range
$38K - $302K

Homes in St. Louis are 18% less expensive than Corpus Christi

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $7.9K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$661
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.3%
Rate difference

Corpus Christi, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

St. Louis, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Additional Tax Information

Corpus Christi, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

St. Louis, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Corpus Christi
St. Louis
51 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
48.6%
Good Air Days
38%
97 High
Climate Risk
99 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and Missouri on TaxTakeHome.com

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