Irving, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 29.1% cheaper than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,441 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Irving, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower