Jacksonville, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 1.9% cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,045 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Jacksonville, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Jacksonville, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower