Mission, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 17.7% more expensive than Mission, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,312 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Mission, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Mission, Texas
Mission, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Mission, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower