Bolingbrook, Illinois vs. Portage, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Wisconsin is 6.9% cheaper than Bolingbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,550 in Portage, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bolingbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Portage
than in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Bolingbrook, IL vs. Portage, WI
Compared to Bolingbrook, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher