Port Arthur, Texas vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 14.7% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,996 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Mobile
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Port Arthur, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower