South Padre Island, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 73.6% more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,797 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in San Diego
than in South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to South Padre Island, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.6% higher