Juneau, Alaska vs. Portage, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 22.1% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,967 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Portage
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Portage, MI
Compared to Juneau, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower