Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 22.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $14,706 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Pekin, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower

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