Cost of Living Calculator - Waco, Texas vs South Padre Island, Texas


The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 17.1% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $234,222 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in South Padre Island
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Waco, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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