South Padre Island, TX Cost of Living


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South Padre Island cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
20.5% lower
than the Texas average
South Padre Island, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 20.5% higher than the average for Texas.

South Padre Island, TX

Housing costs in South Padre Island?
A typical home costs $416,000, which is 23.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.8% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Padre Island costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford South Padre Island?
To live comfortably in South Padre Island, Texas, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Padre Island?
The cost of living in South Padre Island, TX is generally moderate to high, depending on the area. The island's property tax rate is among the highest in the state, and rental prices can be expensive. However, there are some areas with more affordable housing options. Additionally, utilities tend to be lower than other parts of Texas due to its coastal location and mild climate. Grocery costs are comparable to those found across the country, while gasoline prices tend to be lower than national average. Overall, South Padre Island offers a great quality of life at a relatively reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth Padre IslandTexasUnited States
  74.994.2100.0
  98.693.7100
  100.0100.0100.0
  104.483.5100.0
  $416,000$297,600$338,100
  86.0%99.2%100.0%
  85.3103.3100.0
  70.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Winter is very mild and wonderful. Lots of wind year round. Summers are hot in the low 90's but  More

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Over 16 years ago

is th crime as bad as i hear thatit  More

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