Porterville, California vs. Van Buren, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Arkansas is 21.7% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $39,160 in Van Buren, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Arkansas is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Van Buren
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Van Buren, AR
Compared to Porterville, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower