Farmington, New Mexico vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 18.0% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $88,506 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Farmington, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower