Cost of living in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
3 counties across TX. Population: 446,797.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
Average rent across the Corpus Christi metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
The Corpus Christi metro area includes 3 counties. Sorted by population.
- Corpus Christi TX$2,975/moPop352,829 Rent$1,128/mo Income$66,021/yrCorpus Christi TX 352,829 $1,128/mo $66,021/yr $2,975/mo
- San Patricio County TX$2,976/moPop69,519 Rent$1,128/mo Income$67,512/yrSan Patricio County TX 69,519 $1,128/mo $67,512/yr $2,976/mo
- Aransas County TX$2,855/moPop24,449 Rent$976/mo Income$61,754/yrAransas County TX 24,449 $976/mo $61,754/yr $2,855/mo
Compare counties in the Corpus Christi Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Corpus Christi Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Corpus Christi Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Corpus Christi metro area is approximately $2,969 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Corpus Christi Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Corpus Christi metro area is $1,120 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Corpus Christi Metro Area?
Aransas County, TX is the most affordable county in the Corpus Christi metro area at approximately $2,855 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Corpus Christi Metro Area?
San Patricio County, TX is the most expensive county in the Corpus Christi metro area at approximately $2,976 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Corpus Christi Metro Area?
The Corpus Christi metro area covers 3 counties. The five largest by population are Corpus Christi, San Patricio County, Aransas County.
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All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.