Portage, Indiana vs. Gurnee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gurnee, Illinois is 3.4% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,699 in Gurnee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gurnee, Illinois is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Gurnee
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Gurnee, IL
Compared to Portage, Gurnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher