Tacoma, Washington vs. Port Arthur, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 38.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,156 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Tacoma, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower