Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 38.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $30,559 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Port_Arthur, TX
Compared to Columbia, Port_Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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