What is a pro or con of living in Port Arthur, Texascompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 83% cheaper in Port Arthur.

What salary do I need to live in Port Arthur, Texas copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Palm Desert, California could decrease to $52,688 in Port Arthur, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALM DESERT vs. PORT ARTHUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 41.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $52,688 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Port Arthur, TX

Compared to Palm Desert, Port Arthur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

28.5% lower

Health

12.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Palm Desert, CA vs. Port Arthur, TX

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