Port Arthur, Texas vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 37.9% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,213 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Port Arthur, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher