South Padre Island, Texas vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 6.5% cheaper than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,753 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than South Padre Island, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Columbus
than in South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island, TX vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to South Padre Island, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher