Cost of Living Calculator - Port Allen, Louisiana vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 19.5% cheaper than Port Allen, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,385 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Allen, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Port Allen, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Port Allen, Louisiana
Port Allen, LA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Port Allen, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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