Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Corpus Christi, TX
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Provo leads 12 of 22 categories
Corpus Christi
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8
Median Household Income
$64,449 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
227⚠ High
Population
317,804 ✓ Larger
Provo
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
114,400
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Corpus Christi, TX
Pros
Homes cost $211k less ($180,900 vs $391,500)
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 41°F
Households earn $6,506 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 89°F vs 95°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (863.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3011.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 4.4%)
Provo, UT
Pros
76% less violent crime than Corpus Christi
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.4%)
Rent averages $89/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,178)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $391,500
Median income trails Corpus Christi by $6,506/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Corpus Christi
Median Income
$6,506
$64,449 vs $57,943/yr
Corpus Christi
Median Home Value
$211k less
$180,900 vs $391,500
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 95.8 on the COL index
Provo
Violent Crime
76% lower
206.6 vs 863.6 per 100k
Provo
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.4% vs 5.6% unemployment
Provo
Summer Heat
6.5°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 88.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Corpus Christi, TX | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 95.8 | 95.8 |
| Median Home Value | $180,900 ✓ Lower | $391,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,178 | $1,089 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,449 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.5 min | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 4.5% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 194⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 227⚠ High | 54 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 143⚠ High | 61 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (84) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.1% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.0% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | CORPUS CHRISTI ISD | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 63.3°F ✓ Warmer | 41.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.7°F | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.1" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 317,804 ✓ Larger | 114,400 |
| Median Age | 35.7 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 14.5% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Corpus Christi's cost of living index is 95.8 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Provo leads 12 of 22 categories. Corpus Christi wins 10 and Provo wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Corpus Christi to Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($180,900 vs $391,500 median home), income ($64,449 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Corpus Christi, TX and Provo, UT are about 1,194 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.