El Centro, California vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 6.4% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $70,213 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to El Centro, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower