Cost of Living Calculator - North Charleston, South Carolina vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 20.5% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,149 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to North Charleston, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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