Porterville, CA Cost of Living


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Porterville cost of living score
99.6
Less expensive
0.4% lower
than the US average
33.6% lower
than the California average
Porterville, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% lower than the U.S. average and 33.6% lower than the average for California.

Porterville, CA

Housing costs in Porterville?
A typical home costs $272,400, which is 19.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Porterville costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 87.0% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Porterville?
To live comfortably in Porterville, California, a minimum annual income of $52,200 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Porterville?
Porterville, CA is a great place to live if you’re looking for an affordable lifestyle. The median house value in Porterville is significantly lower than the national average, at $272,400 compared to $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Porterville is also 96.4 compared to 100 nationally. This means that everyday expenses such as food and transportation will be more reasonable in Porterville than many other places around the country. With these lower costs of living and housing costs, it’s no wonder that people are flocking to this small California town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortervilleCaliforniaUnited States
  99.6149.9100.0
  98.4105.1100
  115.398.3100.0
  87.4234.8100.0
  $272,400$733,500$338,100
  112.1%102.4%100.0%
  92.6133.1100.0
  108.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Nobody speaks English... It`s overran by Mexican drug cartels! The best thing I EVER did was get the hell out of  More

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Over 7 years ago

Porterville is a small town in need of employment opportunities. Our crime rates are par with the rest of the US. The 1st generation immigrants are not the problem, they  More

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I moved to Porterville 7 years ago when I moved from the east coast. My first impression was the nice cooler climate with the majestic mountains nearby so it was good  More

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