Cost of Living Calculator - Barstow, California vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 19.7% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $24,100 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Barstow, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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