What is a pro or con of living in South Padre Island, Texascompared to Arvada, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in South Padre Island.

What salary do I need to live in South Padre Island, Texas copmared to Arvada, Colorado?

A salary of $100,000 in Arvada, Colorado could decrease to $70,159 in South Padre Island, Texas (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.

ARVADA vs. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Arvada, Colorado vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 29.8% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,159 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Arvada, Colorado

Arvada, CO vs. South Padre Island, TX

Compared to Arvada, South Padre Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

27.2% lower

Health

19.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

30.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Arvada, Colorado vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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