Edinburg, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 19.1% more expensive than Edinburg, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,304 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Edinburg, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Edinburg, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Edinburg, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% higher
      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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower