Porterville, California vs. Apple Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, California is 10.7% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $116,219 in Apple Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, California is more expensive than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Apple Valley, CA
Compared to Porterville, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher