Fort Worth, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 27.8% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,725 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Fort Worth, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower