Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 30.0% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,000 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Des Moines, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.2% lower

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