Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 44.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,533 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Seattle, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.6% lower

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