Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 15.9% cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,057 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Wake Forest, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower

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