Manhattan, Kansas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 15.2% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,380 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Manhattan, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher