Cost of Living Calculator - Galveston, Texas vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 22.8% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,872 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs Port_Arthur, TX
Compared to Galveston, Port_Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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