Lubbock, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 14.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,874 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Lubbock, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower