Cost of Living Calculator - Porterville, California vs Marathon, Texas


The cost of living in Marathon, Texas is 21.9% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $58,594 in Marathon, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marathon, Texas is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Marathon
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs Marathon, TX
Compared to Porterville, Marathon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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