West Palm Beach, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 14.4% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,778 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to West Palm Beach, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% lower