Fort Worth, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 7.8% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,162 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort_Worth, TX vs. South_Padre_Island, TX
Compared to Fort_Worth, South_Padre_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% lower