Cape Coral, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 11.3% cheaper than Cape Coral, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,940 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Coral, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Cape Coral, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Cape Coral, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower