Port Arthur, Texas vs. Corpus Christi, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas is 15.8% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,884 in Corpus Christi, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corpus Christi, Texas is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Corpus Christi
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Corpus Christi, TX
Compared to Port Arthur, Corpus Christi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower