El Paso, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 12.7% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,341 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to El Paso, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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