Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 17.9% cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $41,033 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean_Springs, MS vs. Port_Arthur, TX
Compared to Ocean_Springs, Port_Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower