Luzerne, Pennsylvania vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 2.8% cheaper than Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,589 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Luzerne, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Luzerne, PA vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Luzerne, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher