Port Arthur, Texas vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 25.6% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,673 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Port Arthur, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% higher
      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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower