Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 50.1% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $174,758 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Santa Ana, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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