Surfside Beach, Texas vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 6.7% cheaper than Surfside Beach, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,667 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Surfside Beach, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Surfside Beach, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Surfside Beach, Texas
Surfside Beach, TX vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Surfside Beach, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower