Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 27.8% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $36,114 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to San Marcos, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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