Sanibel, Florida vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 43.3% cheaper than Sanibel, Florida.

You would need a salary of $28,344 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanibel, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Sanibel, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel, FL vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Sanibel, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower