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


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 24.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $56,990 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Sacramento, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% lower

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