Olympia, Washington vs. Porterville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Porterville, California is 13.9% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,074 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Porterville
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Porterville, CA
Compared to Olympia, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.7% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower