What is a pro or con of living in South Padre Island, Texascompared to Franklin, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in South Padre Island.

What salary do I need to live in South Padre Island, Texas copmared to Franklin, North Carolina?

A salary of $3,410 in Franklin, North Carolina should increase to $3,672 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.

FRANKLIN vs. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Franklin, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 7.7% more expensive than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $3,672 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Franklin, North Carolina

Franklin, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX

Compared to Franklin, South Padre Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Franklin, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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