Cost of Living Calculator - Tampa, Florida vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 30.3% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $34,860 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Tampa, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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