Cost of Living Calculator - South Padre Island, Texas vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 12.2% more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,202 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
63% more expensive in Tampa
than in South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island, TX vs Tampa, FL
Compared to South Padre Island, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher

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