Fresno, California vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 30.0% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $34,995 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Fresno, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower