Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 30.9% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $34,529 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Palm Springs, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% lower

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