Duluth, Minnesota vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 9.9% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,959 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Portage
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Duluth, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher