Bellingham, Washington vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 41.3% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,343 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Bellingham, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower