San Antonio, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 19.5% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,256 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to San Antonio, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher