Corpus Christi, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 10.4% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,197 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Corpus Christi, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower