Cost of Living Calculator - Mercer, Pennsylvania vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 7.2% cheaper than Mercer, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,406 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Mercer, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer, PA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Mercer, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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