Chicago, Illinois vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 12.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,631 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Portage
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Chicago, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower