Orange, TX vs Port Arthur, TX

Port Arthur is moderately more affordable than Orange, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Orange scores 75 compared to 70 for Port Arthur, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orange is $1,032/month compared to $996/month in Port Arthur — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Arthur is more affordable at $96,900 median vs $147,200.

Median household income in Orange is $60,183 compared to $45,752 in Port Arthur (+31.5%). While Orange is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orange spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Port Arthur.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (69.9°F vs 69.9°F). Port Arthur receives more rainfall at 62.1" per year compared to 62.1" in Orange.