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

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in South Padre Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Morganton, North Carolina should increase to $54,481 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.

MORGANTON vs. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Morganton, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 9.0% more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,481 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Morganton, North Carolina

Morganton, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX

Compared to Morganton, South Padre Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

21.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Morganton, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morganton, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX

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