What is a pro or con of living in South Padre Island, Texascompared to Bossier City, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in South Padre Island.

What salary do I need to live in South Padre Island, Texas copmared to Bossier City, Louisiana?

A salary of $72,360 in Bossier City, Louisiana should increase to $81,438 in South Padre Island, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSSIER CITY vs. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bossier City, Louisiana vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 12.5% more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,438 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Bossier City, Louisiana