Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 13.0% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,094 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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