Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 18.9% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $24,316 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Santa Fe, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% lower