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CHICAGO vs. PORTAGE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Portage, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is
17.1%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$61,322
in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Portage
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Chicago, Portage is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
17.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
25.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% higher
Commute
33.9% lower
Health
3.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.3% lower
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