Scottsdale, Arizona vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 35.0% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $32,489 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Scottsdale, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower