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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $345/month more in Corpus Christi, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $154.1K in Corpus Christi, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Tulsa, OK area
Overall Cost
↑ 4.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$345
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$4.1K
Per year

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

Tulsa, OK

Population:413K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$187K

Corpus Christi, TX

Population:318K
Cost Index:
105
(5% above avg)
Median Home:$177K

Tulsa, OK

The Sooner State

413K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 413K residents.

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.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Tulsa, OK vs Corpus Christi, TX

Housing
↑ 8.2%
Tulsa, OK
$1,897
Corpus Christi, TX
$2,053
Difference
$156
more
Other
↑ 4.0%
Tulsa, OK
$1,674
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,741
Difference
$66.96
more
Transportation
↑ 3.3%
Tulsa, OK
$1,243
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,284
Difference
$40.98
more
All Utilities
↑ 1.1%
Tulsa, OK
$486
Corpus Christi, TX
$492
Difference
$5.46
more
Groceries
→ 0.0%
Tulsa, OK
$909
Corpus Christi, TX
$909
Difference
$0
same
Healthcare
→ 0.0%
Tulsa, OK
$527
Corpus Christi, TX
$527
Difference
$0
same

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$940
To$1,020
↑ $80.00
1 Bed
From$995
To$1,100
↑ $105
2 Bed
From$1,225
To$1,350
↑ $125
3 Bed
From$1,615
To$1,770
↑ $155
Tulsa, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $780–$1,360/mo

Corpus Christi, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,020–$1,460/mo

💡 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.

$6,736
Monthly in Tulsa, OK
$7,006
Monthly in Corpus Christi, TX
$269
Difference

Home Values

Tulsa
Corpus Christi
$187K
Median Value
$177K
↑ +2.1%
YoY Change
↓ -3%
↑ +37%
5-Year Change
↑ +3.2%
$82K - $419K
Price Range
$76K - $304K

Homes in Corpus Christi are 5% less expensive than Tulsa

Calculate payment - TulsaCalculate payment - Corpus Christi

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$607
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Tulsa, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Additional Tax Information

Tulsa, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

Corpus Christi, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 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

Tulsa
Corpus Christi
51 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
48.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌀🌡
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
52 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
61 days
Heat Days >95°F
52 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Oklahoma and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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