Wednesday 1 June 2011

Mortgage Comparison: USA: Corpus Christi vs USA: Riverside!

Welcome to today's daily mortgage comparison! Giving you mortgage comparisons from two of the biggest cities in the USA!

Now here we have the USA, city of Corpus Christi!,
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 277,454 at the 2000 census; in 2006 the US Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 285,175, making it the eighth-largest city in the state. It is the principal city of the three-county Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger Corpus Christi-Kingsville Combined Statistical Area. The translation from Latin of the city's name is Body of Christ, given to the settlement by the Spanish, in honor of the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharist). The city has been nicknamed The Sparkling City by the bay, particularly in literature promoting tourism.

Average House Price: $170,000
Average Mortgage:  $179,000



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And here we have the USA, the city of Riverside!
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and the county seat of the eponymous county. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, 4th largest inland California city after Fresno, Sacramento, and Bakersfield, and is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. Riverside is the 61st most populous city in the United States and 12th most populous city in California. As of the 2010 Census, Riverside had a population of 304,051 . The city spans 78 square miles (200 km2).
Average House Price: $182,000
Average Mortgage:  $189,000


So theres the facts guys, its a hard decision but where would you prefer to live? ;D

44 comments:

  1. I'd rather pay the little extra for Cali.

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  2. Corpus Christi? no way!

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  3. We're heading to Riverside!

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  4. deffo riverside for me man ! great places though !

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  5. i'd choose corpus christ simply because of the name... heh. it sounds like christ's corpse

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  6. corpus chrispi is pretty nice

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  7. I'd pay a little more for the californian sun. What kind of a name is Corpus Christi anyways

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  8. Never been to Riverside, but CC is so beautiful.

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  9. I'd say Texas, Cali is going down the tubes.

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  10. Riverside. I dont like to hear amen after i say where i live

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  11. First picture is beautyfull for me!

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  12. riverside man; its got that vibe

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  13. southern texas sounds a bit too hot for me, but I just love that accent. Plus, the city looks really nice, Corpus Christi for me!

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  14. i would rather live in Riverside

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  15. Riverside... if only for the name alone

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  16. riverside... MOTHER FUKAA DODODODO DODODO DODO :D

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  17. I agree with Pirate, I visited Cali before and it's beautiful.

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  18. having lived near both places... they both suck

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  19. riverside it's too obvious to me

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  20. Corpus Christi looks to be ok but the call of the Pacific beacons so its got to be Riverside.

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  21. Both pictures are lovely in different ways!

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  22. Think Riverside would be my first choice.

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  23. Eh, not much of a choice here for me today. Guess I would lean towards Riverside.

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  24. I'm not sure if there is anything to do in either of those cities! D: But I'll take Riverside.

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  25. I agree with Astronomy Pirate. Cali is too nice to pass up.

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  26. Once again cityscape at night :P

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  27. i'd prefer to pay more and live in Riverside.

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  28. Corpus Christi isn't that fun, i'd have to go with Riverside.

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  29. I would rather live in California personally.

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  30. lmfao definitely california.

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  31. Might as well go california, I like Austin texas, but not much else in texas.

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  32. I'm going for Corpus Christi, just look at the water view!

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  33. Feeling broke today, so I'd go for the cheaper one.

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  34. Hurricanes from the Gulf vs Earthquakes - that's the choice.
    ummm I choose earthquakes in Riverside

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