Dallas, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 8.5% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,614 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Dallas, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% lower