Port Arthur, Texas vs. Hammond, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 21.4% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,719 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Hammond
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. Hammond, LA
Compared to Port Arthur, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower