Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 8.5% cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,791 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Scranton, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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