What is a pro or con of living in South Padre Island, Texascompared to Kernersville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in South Padre Island.

What salary do I need to live in South Padre Island, Texas copmared to Kernersville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Kernersville, North Carolina should increase to $52,921 in South Padre Island, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KERNERSVILLE vs. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Kernersville, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 5.8% more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,921 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX

Compared to Kernersville, South Padre Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

12.8% higher

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Kernersville, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kernersville, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX

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