What is a pro or con of living in United States, compared to South Padre Island, Texas?

Childcare is 48% more expensive in United States.

What salary do I need to live in United States, copmared to South Padre Island, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in South Padre Island, Texas should increase to $54,113 in United States, (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.

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Cost of Living Comparison

South Padre Island, Texas vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 8.2% more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,113 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, United States, is more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
48% more expensive in United States
than in South Padre Island, Texas

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Compared to South_Padre_Island, South_Padre_Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.3% higher

Commute

17.2% higher

Health

0.0% higher

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Personal

31.2% higher

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