Cost of Living Calculator - Melbourne Beach, Florida vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 23.0% cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,759 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Melbourne Beach, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower

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