Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Portage, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Wisconsin is 3.7% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,748 in Portage, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Wisconsin is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Portage
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Portage, WI
Compared to Janesville, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher