Port Arthur, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 32.1% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $132,089 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Houston
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Port Arthur, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% higher
      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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher