What is a pro or con of living in Port Arthur, Texascompared to Selma, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Port Arthur.

What salary do I need to live in Port Arthur, Texas copmared to Selma, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Selma, Texas could decrease to $38,457 in Port Arthur, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SELMA vs. PORT ARTHUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Selma, Texas vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Q: Is it expensive to live in Port Arthur, Texas compared to Selma, Texas?

Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Selma, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 23.1% cheaper than Selma, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,457 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Selma, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Selma, Texas

Selma, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX

Compared to Selma, Port Arthur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

12.3% lower

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Selma, TX vs. Port Arthur, TX

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