Red Oak, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 10.6% cheaper than Red Oak, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,681 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Oak, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Red Oak, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Red Oak, Texas
Red Oak, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Red Oak, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% lower