Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Porterville, California


The cost of living in Porterville, California is 11.1% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $66,714 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Porterville
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Porterville, CA
Compared to Mesa, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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