Minot, North Dakota vs. Porterville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Porterville, California is 13.5% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,773 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Porterville
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Porterville, CA
Compared to Minot, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower