Cost of Living Calculator - South San Francisco, California vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 66.7% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,954 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to South San Francisco, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.7% 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
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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