Garland, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 27.5% cheaper than Garland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,762 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Garland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Garland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Garland, Texas
Garland, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Garland, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower