Huntsville, Alabama vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 20.3% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,828 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Huntsville, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower