Boston, Massachusetts vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 39.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,117 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. South_Padre_Island, TX
Compared to Boston, South_Padre_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.0% lower