Mobile, Alabama vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 12.8% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,410 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Mobile, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher