Lake Wales, Florida vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 15.6% cheaper than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,648 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Lake Wales, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher