Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 1.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $177,544 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher