Margate, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 10.6% cheaper than Margate, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,724 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Margate, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Margate, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Margate, Florida
Margate, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Margate, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% lower