Fort Worth, Texas vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 11.2% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,711 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Portage
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Fort Worth, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower