Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 10.3% cheaper than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $62,792 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Gulfport, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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