Lubbock, Texas vs. Porterville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Porterville, California is 19.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,591 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Porterville
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Porterville, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher