Cost of Living Calculator - Jonesboro, Arkansas vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 9.3% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,039 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Jonesboro, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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