Detroit, Michigan vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 18.5% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,755 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Detroit, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.4% higher
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