What is a pro or con of living in South Padre Island, Texascompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 103% more expensive in South Padre Island.

What salary do I need to live in South Padre Island, Texas copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $25,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $25,136 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 0.5% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $25,136 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. South Padre Island, TX

Compared to Pittsburgh, South Padre Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

19.1% lower

Health

12.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

21.0% lower

Cost of Food

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