Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 59.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $30,775 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Los Angeles, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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