Fort Myers Beach, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 28.1% cheaper than Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,925 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Fort Myers Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fort Myers Beach, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Fort Myers Beach, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower