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


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 31.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $34,429 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Philadelphia, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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