Muscatine, Iowa vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 23.0% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,277 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Muscatine, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower