Austin, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 44.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,604 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Austin, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower