Odessa, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 14.1% cheaper than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,933 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Odessa, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher