Cost of Living Calculator - Porterville, California vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 25.0% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $56,252 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Porterville, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% lower
      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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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