Tempe, Arizona vs. Porterville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Porterville, California is 14.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $42,806 in Porterville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porterville, California is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Porterville
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Porterville, CA
Compared to Tempe, Porterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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