Athens, Tennessee vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 16.2% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $58,094 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Portage
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Athens, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower