Chesterton, Indiana vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 5.5% cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $47,242 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Portage
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Chesterton, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher