Apple Valley, California vs. Porterville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Porterville, California is 9.7% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $135,520 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Porterville
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Porterville, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower