Dallas, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 28.4% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,098 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Dallas, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower