| | Port Aransas, TX | South Padre Island, TX | United States |
| Overall | 83.5 | 74.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 98.6 | 100 |
| Health | 105.3 | 100.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 157.2 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $557,500 | $416,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 8,600.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.0 | 85.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.7 | 70.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Port Aransas 
2 Reviews
Nice beach access. Some weekends are crowded but weekdays are better if you don't want the crowds. One of the better places to spend time on the Texas Gulf More
I live in Port Aransas, TX. It is a resort town on a barrier island about 30 miles from Corpus More
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Reviews for South Padre Island 2 Reviews
Winter is very mild and wonderful. Lots of wind year round. Summers are hot in the low 90's but More
is th crime as bad as i hear thatit More
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