Houston, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 24.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,740 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Houston, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower