Bloomington, Illinois vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 8.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,612 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Portage
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Bloomington, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower