Cost of Living Calculator - Porterville, California vs Mineral Wells, Texas


The cost of living in Mineral Wells, Texas is 24.7% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $56,485 in Mineral Wells, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mineral Wells, Texas is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Mineral Wells
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs Mineral Wells, TX
Compared to Porterville, Mineral Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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