Port Arthur, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 121.9% more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas.

You would need a salary of $166,390 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Arthur, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Port Arthur, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
846% more expensive in San Diego
than in Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Port Arthur, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.9% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  904.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher