Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 10.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $55,329 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Las Cruces, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower