Boca Raton, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 23.5% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $38,245 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Boca Raton, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% lower

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